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The Annual Powder Mills Park Fish Derby REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Where: Powder Mills Park, 115 Park Road, Pittsford.
Derby headquarters will be stationed in Powder Horn Lodge
Questions: Contact us at (585) 678-9791 or at hsalatino@riedman.com
🎣 Registration is OPEN
for The Riedman Foundation Annual Trout Derby!
Click here to register👉 2026 Annual Trout Derby Registration Form
Anglers of all ages and experience levels are invited to join us for one of our favorite spring traditions at Powder Mills Park. Whether you’re casting a line for the first time or returning to the creek year after year, this is a day you won’t want to miss!
📅Saturday, April 4
⏰7:00 AM – Noon
📍Powder Mills Park
The Trout Derby brings together great fishing, friendly competition, and community spirit—all while supporting the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park, an important local resource.
Grab your gear, invite a friend, and join us for a fun morning by the water!
We would like to thank all of our sponsors and Bank of America for sponsoring our top prize, the $500 Angler Award for largest brown trout caught.
The Annual Powder Mills Park Fish Derby to be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026
Starting in 2026, the Riedman Foundation Annual Fishing Derby will officially be held on the first Saturday of April!
We’re thrilled to share something families have been asking for—and the Trustees listened! For years, many of you wondered why our beloved Annual Fishing Derby was held on April 1 (originally the day of Trout Season to begin) instead of a weekend. That tradition began back in 2003, when the Foundation stepped in to keep the Fish Hatchery running after county budget cuts forced its closure. Our founder always joked that kids skipping school for the derby were simply on a “field trip.”
Times change—and so do family needs. We understand that many parents prefer not to pull their kids out of school, and we’re happy to announce a new tradition is being born.
Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 4 and come experience one of Monroe County’s favorite community traditions! The Powder Mills Park Fish Hatchery’s Annual Fish Derby, hosted by The Riedman Foundation, is a fun, safe, and educational event that introduces kids and families to fishing, outdoor recreation, and environmental stewardship.
