The planning for the 26th annual Wayne County Youth Fishing Derby is underway. This Derby is the highlight of the year for Wayne County Youth, ages 4 – 16. The derby will start on June 23rd, 2023 followed by New York’s FREE fishing weekend  Saturday and Sunday 24-25th and runs through Friday July 28th.
 Fishing is a family activity and free fishing days are a perfect opportunity for beginners to try out fishing for the first time.  Please also consider taking a friend or family member who has never been fishing, out on the water for the days.

2023 Youth Derby Online Registration Opens June 1, 2023

Participants will enter only fish personally caught in the Wayne County, NY waters of Lake Ontario (1/2 mile west of Ginna Plant and east to Blind Sodus Bay) and its embayments; the waters of the Erie Canal and streams located in Wayne County, NY in accordance with all NYS Department of Conservation Fishing Rules and Regulations. Participant must have valid NYS fishing license unless exempted by law. Participants will enter only fish personally caught in the Wayne County, NY waters of Lake Ontario (1/2 mile west of Ginna Plant and east to Blind Sodus Bay) and its embayment’s; the waters of the Erie Canal and streams located in Wayne County, NY in accordance with all NYS Department of Conservation Fishing Rules and Regulations. Participant must have valid NYS fishing license unless exempted by law.