Fishing Derby 2023

Congratulations to this year's derby winners!

The Deep River Fishing Derby took place on Saturday, May 13th and saw many anglers trying their luck and utilizing their skills to land a prized trout.

A total of 18 fish were caught during the two hours of the derby. The biggest catch of the day went to Charlotte Farrell, who reeled in a 19 1/8" rainbow trout! 

Congratulations to all of the anglers:

Age category: 5-8 years;

1st Place: Alex Buestan who reeled in a 18" trout.

2nd Place: Ian Aupin, with a 17" rainbow trout.

3rd Place: Charlotte Brainerd, who landed a 16" trout.

Age Category: 9-11 years

1st Place: Kyle Aronson who caught a 19" fish

2nd Place: Adam O'Brien, with a 15 1/4" trout

3rd Place: William Spearrin, who landed a 15" fish

Age category: 12-15 years

1st Place: Cesar Pazz with a 16" fish (won by weight)

2nd Place: Sebi P. -16" fish 

To celebrate the event's 40th year, the pond was also stocked with one super large 23" trout! The big fish was tagged, and the lucky angler who caught it during the derby would get a special prize, courtesy of Ted's Bait and Tackle in Old Saybrook. Thanks to Ted's, the lucky fisherman would get a generous gift certificate, and a very nice salt water rod and reel. This big fish was not caught during the derby so it might still be swimming around in the pond. 

The pond was stocked with about 200 fish ranging in size from 13"-23". The annual derby is open to all area youth ages 5-15. Prizes are awarded to biggest catch in each of three age categories; with one prize awarded to 'Biggest overall' catch

Please see complete rules (Fishing Derby Rules)