Fishing Season Has Begun! 2009 Winni Derby

For 28 years, fisher-men, fisher-women and fisher-kids have been hitting the big lake for the annual Winni Derby!  This years Derby runs May 15 – May 17, and they are expecting over 3,000 entrants!

With over $60,000 in prizes to be handed out, you better enter if you feel lucky! Not only are rods and reels and fish finders up for grabs here, but three fishing boats are going to the biggest salmon, the biggest trout, and the biggest junior salmon (only those under 16 need apply here).

You can register at WinniDerby.com, or check out there site for lots of places to do so around the big lake.  Daily awards are handed out at 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and the biggies at 2:30 on Sunday.

If you are going to fish, don`t forget the rules:

Only fish caught in Lake Winnipesaukee count.
You can not enter a frozen fish.
You can not alter your fish (what?!).
You can only win one boat.

The complete set of rules can be found on WinniDerby.com.  If you are fishing, good luck!