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Fishing Derbies
COVID-19
MDIFW has resumed the issuance of bass tournament and fishing derby permits, which were temporarily suspended due to public health concerns related to the pandemic. Fishing Derbies and Bass Tournaments must comply with current guidelines for COVID‐19 which can be found here: MDIFW UPDATES RELATED TO COVID-19
This guidance may be updated periodically and should be reviewed prior to scheduled events to ensure compliance. Areas of particular consideration include social distancing, wearing protective face coverings, using appropriate hand hygiene, limiting the size of gatherings, and adhering to self‐isolation (quarantine) requirements for nonresident anglers visiting and residents returning to Maine.
Upcoming Open Water and Ice Fishing Derbies
| Date(s) | Sponsor/Contact Information | Water/Town/Weigh-In |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2021 | Sponsor: Standish Fish and Game Club Contact: James Fickett Jr. 207-714-0880 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Sebago Lake Weigh-in: Standish Town Hall Total Cash Prize Amount: $2750.00 |
| May 29 & 30, 2021 | Sponsor: The Natural Resource Education Center at Moosehead Contact: Sarah Lavigne 207-404-3663 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Chesuncook Lake, Ripogenus Lake, Caribou Lake/ T3 R12 WELS Weigh-in: Forestry Building Total Cash Prize Amount: $1000.00 |
| June 20 & 21, 2021 | Sponsor: Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsman Association Contact: Kirby Holcombe 207-864-5748 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Cupsuptic Lake and Mooselookmeguntic Lake/ Rangeley Weigh-in: State boat Launches on Cupsuptic Pond, Mooselookmeguntic Lake, and at Rivers edge sports Total Cash Prize Amount: $10000.00 |
| June 22, 2021 | Sponsor: Penobscot Valley High School Class of 2022 Contact: Marisa LeBlanc 207-290-4468 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Cold Stream Pond / Enfield Weigh-in: Boat Landing Hatchery Total Cash Prize Amount: $400.00 |
| July 10, 2021 | Sponsor: Island Falls Lakes Association Contact: Jeff Wingate 207-319-0172 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Pleasant Pond, MATTAWAMKEAG RIVER, MATTAWAMKEAG LAKE / Island Falls and T4R3 Weigh-in: Snowmobile Club House Total Cash Prize Amount: $1300.00 |
| July 17, 2021 | Sponsor: Balch Lake Facebook Page Contact: Steve Moscaritolo 978-835-5821 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Balch Lake / Acton and Newfield Weigh-in: N/A Total Cash Prize Amount: N/A |
| July 18, 2021 | Sponsor: Sons of the American Legion post# 42 Contact: Ryan Coffin 207-380-1209 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Pemaquid Lake/ Nobleboro Weigh-in: 60 Campground road Nobleboro Total Cash Prize Amount: $450.00 |
| July 24, 2021 | Sponsor: Howland Economic Development Committee Contact: Priscilla Clark 207-447-7277 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Penobscot River and Piscataquis River / Howland Weigh-in: Boat landing at the old Tannery Park Total Cash Prize Amount: $450.00 |
| August 8, 2021 | Sponsor: Maineflyfish.com Contact: Kevin McKay 207-944-1691 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Penobscot River Weigh-in: No weigh in, Pictures only Total Cash Prize Amount: $2000.00 |
| September 11 & 12, 2021 | Sponsor: Sebago Lake Anglers Association Contact: Robert Chapin 207-655-1028 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Sebago Lake Weigh-in: Point Sebago Resort Total Cash Prize Amount: TBA |