GENERAL

1. The JOE BRANDON MEMORIAL TROUT DERBY otherwise referred to as “THE DERBY” runs from 12:01 am, Friday October 20, 2023 to 12:00 noon Sunday October 22, 2023.
2. All participants agree to abide by the regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MRNF) under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Any violation of these regulations will result in immediate disqualification from THE DERBY and all prizes forfeited.
3. Canadian anglers between the ages of 18 and 65 require an Ontario fishing licence. A non-resident Ontario fishing licence is required for anglers not resident in Ontario.
4. The Bayfield Lions Club and the Rainbow Valley Campground will not be liable to, or for the loss of property, or for any injury to any participant or spectator. Participants compete in this Derby at their own risk and agree to hold the Bayfield Lions Club, Rainbow Valley Campground, their agents and employees harmless from any liability, claims and costs of any nature whatsoever.
5. Participants shall respect all posted notices and restrictions and obey federal, provincial and municipal laws, bylaws and regulations.
6. Tickets must be purchased and signed before the close of business on Thursday October 19, 2023. Please take a picture of your ticket. There are no refunds.

FISHING

1. Participants are restricted to angling only along the Bayfield River in the area bounded by the pier at the mouth of the Bayfield River and the bridge crossing at Highway #4.
2. Only fish caught by a derby participant within the boundaries outlined may be entered.
3. Every person onboard a watercraft must be entered in THE DERBY or all persons onboard will be disqualified from entering fish. The only exception is a child under 6 years of age and no fishing lines are set for the child.

FISH ENTRY (WEIGH IN)

1. Fish must be weighed at the official weigh-in station between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday & Saturday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Noon on Sunday. Fish caught after closing time on Friday & Saturday may be entered the next morning and must be kept cool NOT FROZEN.
2. Fish that have a snag or foul hook mark, gaff or gill net mark, even if taken legitimately by the contestant, will NOT be accepted by the weigh master.
3. A damaged or flawed fish may, at the sole discretion of the weighmaster, be disqualified.
4. Trout and Salmon caught by anyone over 17 years of age must be a minimum of 3 lbs (1.36kg) to be eligible for entry in THE DERBY.
5. All participants must show their registration ticket prior to their weigh in to confirm the registration information recorded by the weigh master.
6. Each fish entered will have its gill plate punched by the weigh master.
7. The ranking of fish will be based on the gross weight of the fish entered. In the case of a tie, the longest fish will be place ahead.
8. Any participant wishing to protest the eligibility, acceptability, or weight of ANY fish and/or the interpretation of these rules must do so in writing within 24 hours of the alleged violation.
9. THE DERBY committee are the sole judge in determining if any infraction of the rules or spirit of THE DERBY has taken place and shall take whatever action they deem appropriate. ALL decisions of THE DERBY committee, the weighmaster, MRNF officials or law enforcement are final.