Author's notes: This is the eighth year of Monroe County's most significant (based on size and prizes) opening day trout derby and the first year that it is offering a monetary award for largest (brown trout) catch. It is a benefit hosted by the Riedman Foundation and proceeds benefit the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park. In addition to your pre-event coverage, we welcome you to join us at the event on Friday morning, April 1. Derby headquarters will be at Powder Horn Lodge.
March 7, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Suzanne Seldes,
585-766-7409 sseldes@rochester.rr.com
Trout Derby to Benefit Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park Scheduled for
April 1
New this Year—$500 Award for Contestant Weighing In
Largest
Brown Trout
Thousands of anglers are expected to be in Powder Mills Park on
Friday, April 1, 2011 for the opening of trout season. Hundreds will be participating in the eighth annual Riedman Foundation Opening Day Trout Derby to benefit the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park. The derby runs from 7 a.m. until noon and is open to the public for a $5 fee.
The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park and the Riedman Foundation are pleased to announce that thanks to an increased commitment by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, the winner of the Bank of America Angler Award will receive $500. “This is the first time derby has had a monetary award associated with a prize level,” says hatchery spokesperson Suzanne Seldes,
“We can’t thank Bank of America enough for helping us raise the bar
during this eighth year of the derby. We hope this large prize will help
encourage more participation in the derby and further raise awareness of
the important work done by the hatchery.”
The Bank of America Angler Award will be presented to the contestant weighing in the largest brown trout. Additionally, the Riedman Foundation Opening Day Trout Derby recognizes anglers in three age categories, including age eight and younger.
Applications for the derby are available at www.fishpowdermill.org; at the Fish Hatchery, 115 Park Road in Pittsford; and available at most derby sponsor locations. You must be registered to participate in the Riedman Foundation Opening Day Trout Derby. While advanced registration is preferred, contestants may also register at Powder Horn Lodge between 6 and 7:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Those interested in participating in the Derby may call 585-586-1670 for more information.
Fishing will take place between 7 a.m. and noon in designated areas of Irondequoit Creek within the boundaries of Powder Mills Park. The official derby weigh station will be set up at Powder Horn Lodge. Prizes for largest catch will be awarded there just after noon. Prize sponsors include Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Fish-On Charters-Inc., John DiMartino Custom Rods, Bass Pro Shops, Fish Etc.Taxidermy, S&R Bait and Tackle, Jay-Ve Fishing Tackle Co. Inc., Avon Anglers, B-E Fishing Tackle, and The Outdoor Store. Other supporting sponsors of the derby include the Monroe County Parks Department, WHAM-TV, the CW, and Rochester Business Journal.
The Derby will be conducted in accordance with New York State Law. Participants 16 years of age and older must have a valid fishing permit and must abide by State Fish and Game laws.
Media interest in covering the event should contact Suzanne Seldes at 585-766-7409.