Detroit Lake Fishing DERBY

2024 Fishing Derby Entry

Adult Entry Fee (14 and older) is $25.00 per entry.

Kids Entry Fee (under 14) is $20.00 per entry.

Each fish punch card has a tear-off raffle ticket for a chance to win the grand prize. The grand prize raffle ticket must be filled out legibly with the name, address, and phone number of the entrant or parent of the entrant and placed in the appropriate container.

One entry fee covers all three days.

Tip: Write your name on your punch card. If you find a punch card, please bring it to registration.

Prizes

Grand Prize

Each entry receives one ticket for the grand prize adult and kid’s drawing. You may purchase additional entries for the grand prize. Grand prizes are awarded between 2:00 and 3:00 PM on Sunday. You do not need to be present to win, but it’s more fun if you’re there!

Grand Prize - Adult: Smoker Craft 15’ Alaska TF boat with motor & trailer

Grand Prize - Kids: Bike and safety helmet

Biggest Fish: Rod and reel combos for the biggest fish by weight – 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place each for adult and kid categories.

Tagged Fish: Ten tagged fish have been planted in the lake. Nine of the tagged fish, if caught, are worth $50.00 each and one specially tagged fish is worth $100.00. Tagged fish must be taken to the Detroit City Park station by Noon on Sunday.

Detroit Lake Foundation Raffle: Anyone can participate in the DLF Raffle, even if you don’t enter the Derby. Raffle prizes vary each year but expect to find lots of fun stuff like inflatables, outdoor grills, coolers, fishing equipment, and water fun toys!