2017 Cultus Lake Pikeminnow Derby
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2017 Cultus Lake Pikeminnow Derby
Saturday, June 17, Dawn to 2 pm at Main Beach, Cultus Lake
Part of BC's Family Fishing Weekend so there are no fishing licenses required for BC residents for the entire weekend. This is a fun event for everyone in the family - kids especially! This is a perfect time to gather for family fishing fun and community celebration. The boat launches will be open, or you can fish from the shore. Be sure to leave time to browse around because there will be community booths too.
By entering the Derby, you’ll be helping to control the population of pikeminnow, which is a predator of young Sockeye salmon and other fish in the lake.
- Target Fish is the Pikeminnow, gentle release all others!
- Cultus Lake BC - at Main Beach
- Dawn to 2pm, same day registration open at 5:00am Main Beach
- Fish weigh-in starts at 12:00 noon and ends at 2:00 pm
- Parking is free in lot A before 9 am.
- Derby Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for anyone under 16 years of age
- Tickets available at Chilliwack Lions Club Flea Market store; Fred's Custom Tackle Abbotsford; Chilliwack Dart and Tackle, Kent Outdoors in Agassiz and Lions Club Members
Derby Prizes
- Heaviest Pikeminnow - Adult category: cash prizes - 1st place $300; 2nd place $200; 3rd place $100
- Heaviest Pikeminnow - Juniors category (under 16 years): cash prizes - 1st place $300; 2nd place $200; 3rd place $100
- Most Pikeminnow - Adult category: cash prizes - 1st place $300; 2nd place $200; 3rd place $100
- Most Pikeminnow - Juniors category: cash prizes - 1st place $300; 2nd place $200; 3rd place $100
- Lightest Pikeminnow - great prize for the lightest pikeminnow caught
- Mystery weights - prizes for first, second and third mystery weight pikeminnow
- Tagged Pikeminnow - prizes for pikeminnow caught with special tags on dorsal fins
Please Follow These Guidelines
- Please use only a single barbless hook
- Fish from the shore, on the docks or by boat, if available
- Please help others by being friendly and sharing the space
- Be careful and keep safe. Wear a life jacket!
- Keep the area clean and do not leave any equipment or garbage behind