Thank you for registering for the Claresholm Fish and Game 1st Annual End of the Summer Fishing Derby.

Here is a recap of the rules:

Welcome to our 1st (hopefully) Annual End of Summer Fishing Derby

When: August 28th, 2026 8a-4p
Check in time: 7a-7:45a
Where: Pine Coulee Reservoir
Boat Launch

Who: Any Alberta Resident 16 years or older that has their fishing license. If you are under the age of 16, you don't need a fishing license, however you will need an adult to register you.

Cost: 16 or older registration fee is $25 per person
15 or younger, the cost is free.

Prizes:
Barry Thorstenson Memorial
Fishing Award
Largest (longest) Walleye $250
Largest (longest) Northern Pike $250

1st Fish Caught $150 (either species)
Last Fish Caught $150 (either species)

Wildcard (either Species) $100
Smallest (either species) $75

The first 15 youth (15 or younger) that need fishing gear will be able to receive a complete fishing set up. You will receive a Fishing Pole, reel, and some lures, free of charge and thanks to our sponsors!

Rules:
1. Must Possess a valid Fishing License.
2. No Bait Allowed.
3. Retaining Fish is allowed, according to regulations, however catch and release is preferred.
4. No Fishing with-in 23 meters of the spillway.
5. No unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated.
6. Measurement of fish with provided hard ruler or a commercial bump board.
7. Measurements of your fish will need to be on a commercial bump board or the provided ruler. Fish will be disqualified if not on either bump board or provided ruler.
8. Picture of full fish on bump board or provided ruler will need to be sent to pinecouleederby@gmail.com in order to be recorded included in the image *(meta data is fine) the date and time of the fish so we can confirm when it was caught.
Must be caught during the derby hours, 0800-1600 (8a-4p)
9. One Cash prize per angler
10. Shore or boat fishing permitted
11. Northern Pike and Walleye are the only permitted fish.

READ BELOW IMPORTANT
*Meta data is the information that usually included on pictures when and where they are taken. If there is no meta data on the picture, (ie we can't tell when or where the fish was caught) the fish will be disqualified. You should confirm your phone includes the date and time in the meta data before the Derby!

Thank You

Kirsten Butler

Claresholm Fish & Game Fishing Chair

Claresholm Fish & Game Fishing Derby

Claresholm Fish & Game Fishing Derby

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