March 31, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Suzanne Seldes,
585-766-7409
April 1, 2010 Riedman Foundation Opening Day Trout Derby
Thousands will be enjoying unbelievable spring
weather tomorrow as they celebrate the opening day of trout season in
Powder Mills Park. Hundreds of these anglers are expected to participate
in the seventh annual Riedman Foundation Opening Day Trout Derby to
benefit the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park. The derby will run from
7 a.m. until noon. Fishing will take place in designated areas of
Irondequoit Creek within the boundaries of Powder Mills Park. The event
is open to the public for a $5 fee.
Media interested in covering the derby will find anglers throughout
Powder Mills Park, some arriving as early as 5 a.m. Derby Headquarters
and the official Weigh Station will be at Powder Horn Lodge. To get
there, take Park Road, bear left at Corduroy Road and then turn right
onto Woolston Road. Travel down Woolston Road for a short while and
Powder Horn Lodge will be on the right hand side. Anglers who haven't
already signed up for the derby should arrive at Powder Horn Lodge
between 6 and 7:30 a.m. to register.
The event celebrates the opening day of trout season. Anglers of all
ages will be vying for more than $2,500 in quality merchandise and
services, including the Bank of America Angler Award for Largest Brown
Trout. The Bank of America Angler Award recipient receives a prize
package that includes a four hour fishing charter for two on Lake
Ontario. Awards for biggest catch will be presented at approximately
12:15 p.m. at Powder Horn Lodge.
This year’s opening day derby has been made possible by the Riedman
Foundation. After being closed in 2002 due to Monroe County budget cuts,
the Hatchery was reopened in late 2003 by John Riedman, area businessman
and community philanthropist. The Riedman Foundation continues to fund,
operate and make improvements to the 76-year-old Fish Hatchery.
Media interested in covering this event should contact Suzanne Seldes at
(585) 766-7409.