Welcome to our 7th annual Big Gull lake Fishing derby.
This year the derby will be on Saturday  Feb. 25, 2012.  We are
constantly trying to improve the derby, not only to be bigger but to
keep the family and fun aspect intact.
This year the top prize from all tickets purchased will be a 3000 watt
generator or $400.00 cash.  (The or cash is new.)
Also remember that the 40 or more other random prizes, many of
which are donated by local business are also included in the all tickets
purchased draw.  These will be drawn and posted throughout the
afternoon with the top prize being drawn in the evening.  We expect
the retail value of all this years prizes to be in excess of $7000.00
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The prizes for "All fish weighed in category" this year includes
> A weekend at Springwood resorts luxury cottage for up to 8 people
on Kennebec Lake
> A weekend at Camp's Bay Resort  for up to 4 on Big Gull Lake  
> A weekend at Kirks Kove Resort for up to 4 on big Gull Lake
> 8" Power Auger by Eskimo
> 500lb Capacity ATV / Snowmobile sleigh by Pelican
> Automobile GPS

Please Note:  The resort weekends are for the off peak season
periods in the earlier or later parts of the season.  The winner will need
to contact the resort to book dates and firm up details. Cottages non
transferable from winner. We thank our local resorts in Advance for
their generosity. (The Derby committee is also looking at making the
all fish weighed in prizes presented by winners choice.)


2012 8th Annual Big Gull Lake Fishing Derby
2011 Derby. Some very happy
kids
2011 Derby Pickerel Winner
Kelan Kelsey 7lb 8oz
Frontenac - Addington Trappers Council
As usual the Largest Pike and Pickerel will receive 1st and 2nd Place with Trophy and cash
respectively.

Please note that we will be clipping tails of weighed in fish for fairness, unless you wish to live release
at the weigh in.  A hole will be drilled.

We can only weigh in one pickerel over 18" per person as per MNR zone 18 regulations.

The ever popular kids category is of course the thing we want to keep going strong above all else.  
Apparently people agree with our goal to introduce youth to fishing and the outdoors in general as we
have received some much appreciated donations for these youngsters from individual supporters.  
Again this year the top special prizes for the kids will be drawn from all their fish weighed in, but as you
know we aim to see no children leave empty handed.

Food !!!  What tastes better than food cooked outdoors.  Our team of culinary chefs (Trappers) will be
again cooking up fries, burgers, and dogs for your pleasure at a price that won't break the bank.  
Come and enjoy.  We will also have a Bon Fire, with free marshmallows and hot chocolate for the
youngsters from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Our day draw this year will be for a trail camera and an automobile GPS.  You will win both on one
draw.  Remember the more day tickets you buy the better your chances.

The 50/50 draw, what can we say, last years winner took home $600.00 cash.  We will be travelling
the lake again this year selling tickets but there are always a few people the guys miss so remember to
get your tickets at the weigh in station.  

                                                
Our tentative evening agenda

> Random draws made throughout afternoon and posted

> Kids  weigh-in closes at 3:30pm and prizes awarded at 3:45 - 4:00pm.

> Canteen closes at 4:00pm

> Adult weigh-in closes at 6:30pm

> Main prize from all tickets purchased 6:35pm

> Day draw ticket closes 6:30pm and drawn at 6:40pm

> 50/50 tickets closes at 6:30pm and drawn at 6:45pm

> Top weight trophies awarded at 6:50pm

> Main prizes for all fished weighed in at 6:55pm

*** TIMES WILL BE SET BY DESIGNATED PERSON CELL PHONE TIME ***
*** TIMES ARE ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE ***

A copy of this years poster is on this website.  Feel free to make a copy and pass along

2011 poster

For tickets they are available at Bishop Lake Outdoors, Kaladar Auto Parts, Sharbot Guns Plus,
Fontenac Pet Supply, Hooks Rona, Lakeview Tavern, Northbrook Hotel or phone 613-336-8359 or
613-335-2695.

For any out of towner's looking for accommodations checkout:

Springwood Cottages  Arden 613-335-5333
Pine Grove Motel  Northbrook 613-336-2522
Bishop Lake Outdoors Motel   613-336-2311