44th Annual Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby
May 31st & June 1st, 2025
An event of the South Bristol Fish & Game Club
Benefits local charities including:
Hospeace House, Inc., Light Hill, & the SBFGC NYSDEC Summer Camp Fund.
Entry Fee: $25*
*Increases to $30 on May 16th.
2025 Divisions & Categories
Grand Prize Winners
Any Trout Species
First Prize – $1,000
Second Prize – $750
Third Prize – $500
Division Awards
Lake Trout: 1st-$200, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50
Brown Trout: 1st-$200, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50
Rainbow Trout: 1st-$200, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50
Weigh Station Info
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North End Weigh Station
Canandaigua Country Club,
Fallbrook Park, Canandaigua
-Water Access Only-
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South End Weigh Station
Smith Boys Marina
7099 NY-21
Naples, NY 14512
Sponsored by South Bristol Fish & Game Club
A special thanks to the people who donate their time and efforts at the weigh stations at both ends of the lake.
An additional thank you to Smith Boys Marina and Canandaigua Country Club for supplying the locations for the weigh-ins.
Special Notations:
The Rainbow Trout is the only native trout in Canandaigua lake, please release whenever possible. The creel limit will be (1) fish.
Save A Fish, Catch & Release:
Leader board updates will be available in real time on the Facebook page of the Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby.
Grand Prize Fish to be Mounted By:
Whitewater Taxidermy
Randy McConell
In Memory of Albert Woodhead
This year’s Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby is dedicated to Al Woodhead for being the founding father and chairman of the Derby and his 40 years of service on the committee. Al helped raise over $200,000 over that time period and was a great supporter and fund raiser. The new Derby Committee would like to recognize Al’s commitment and long standing dedication to the Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby! Thank you so much Al.
’25 Derby Fundraisers
2025 Derby Committee
Bob Brancato
Ric Cleveland
Annette Cleveland
Stephen Cowley
Anne Cyrana
John French
Tim Massa
Thomas Mitchell
Dave Morrow
Lindsay Morrow
Kelly Rotter
Karl Rudolfs
Kelly Scott
Andy Yudichak
Featured Charities
Hospeace House, Inc | Light Hill | SBFGC NYSDEC Summer Camp Fund
Platinum Sponsors
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill
Canandaigua Country Club
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
Smith Boys on Canandaigua Lake
Whitewater Taxidermy
Gold Sponsors
Bristol Mountain / Aerial Adventures
Canandaigua Federal Credit Union #16176
Charlie’s Restaurant
Heron Hill Winery
Yaw Automation Inc.
Valley of the Shadow Fishing Charter
Silver Sponsors
American Legion, Phelps
Barrett Marine
Canandaigua Lake Duck Hunters
Finger Lakes Family Moose Lodge #823/Waterloo
Naples Apothecary, Inc.
Power Management
Seager Marine
Skill Glass Company, Inc.
Uptown Automotive
Bronze Sponsors
Aberle Eye Care
Al Voss Frame to Finish
American Legion, Naples
Andy Yuduchak
Auto Wash
Bob’s Alignment
Canandaigua Boat Works
Crown Jewelers
Darryl Abraham
Finger Lakes Conservation Club
Fuller Funeral Home
Glenn & Jeanne Parker
Hall Lawn Care
Keenan Realty
Lock Stock Bar & Grill
Marine Corps League
Medco Machine LLC
Mavis Tires
Mayflowers
Medco Machine LLC
Middletown Tavern
Monica’s Pies
Monroe Tractor
Naples Hotel
Naples Rotary Club
Naples Valley Chiropractic
Naples VFW #8726
Photon Gear
Rennoldson’s Family Market
Reservoir Creek Golf Course
Romano Restoration & Marine Canvas
Roots Cafe
Runnings
Seneca Lake Duck Hunters
South Bristol Fish & Game Club
Sutton & Co.
The Valley Inn at Honeoye
Steve Shannon Tire and Auto
Walmart
Wegmans
Supporters
All County Lawn Tractor & Trailer Center
Artizann’s
Barrell Necessities, LLC
Bob’s Allignment
Caruso’s Cafe
Casa Italiana
Fanatic’s Pub
Federal Hollow Maple Farm
Finger Lakes Public House
Finger Lakes Denim
Finger Lakes Times
Finger’s Upholstery
Frequentum Brewery
Frog’s Point Honey
Green Front Restaurant
Hazlitt’s Winery
Honeoye Auto Parts
Inspire Moore Winery
Irish Mafia Brewing Co.
J. James Wolfe Agency, Inc.
Joseph’s Wayside Market
KC’s Cycle Helmet World
Kelly Insurance Agency
Kelly Rotter
Lowes, Canandaigua
Luigi’s Pizza & Subs
Mac’s Philly Steaks
Main St Wine & Spirits
Mark’s Pizzeria
Mavis Tire
McKenna Builders
Naples Brewing Co.
Pontillo’s Pizza
Ryan’s Wine & Spirits
Starbucks, Canandaigua
Star Cider
Tractor Supply
Twisted Rail Brewery
Our Grateful Appreciation
Our thanks to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department and their lake patrol for all their help during the Derby. Thanks to the Ontario County Weights & Measures and Rochester Scale Works for their support. A $50.00 gift certificate will be awarded on a random basis at the close of each weigh station both Saturday 6/1 and Sunday 6/2 from all derby registrations. In an effort to support catch & release, all registered fishermen/women will automatically be eligible to win, without being required to bring in a fish. Need not be present to win. Winners will be notified by mail.