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2026 Wayne County Youth Fishing Derby June 15th - July 31st 

For 2026, there are a few changes.  The most important thing is that all our anglers have fun and enjoy what Wayne County has to offer.    

This year weigh stations are Jarvis Bait in Wolcott, Davenports in North Rose, Bay Bridge Bait, Krenzer, Hughes Marina, Ontario County Max and Palmyra Country Max for those anglers fishing the canal. ALL stores sell bait are a perfect way to expand fishing opportunities on the Erie Canal and Lake Ontario west.
The Youth Derby is designed as three tournaments in one.
• AL SHULTZ MEMORIAL CHALLENGE is for youth ages 4-7 years of age. Anglers compete to catch the most pan-fish; Blue Gill, Perch, Rock Bass, Sun Fish, Largemouth bass OR smallmouth bass. Although the fish, other than perch do not need to be weighed anglers must complete a fish entry form.
• MERCHANTS CHALLENGE is for youth anglers ages 8-16 and is considered the "Grand Slam" - Catch all 5 of shallow-water species Perch, Walleye, Largemouth bass, Northern pike & Smallmouth bass. The angler's cumulative weight of all five wins.
• SPECIES CHALLENGE is open to all entrants. In this derby, anglers compete to catch the largest fish in any of the 5 species: Perch, Walleye, Largemouth, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass

Mark your calendar for the Award Ceremony on August 9th, 2025 at the Sodus Point Firehall. 8364 Bay Street, Sodus Point, NY 14555