Caramat Fish Derby

This fish derby is a special one because it is the longest running fish derby in all of Ontario. This year will be their 62nd annual fish derby which continues to prove it’s one of the best. This year it will take place over the weekend of July 12th-14th. Caramat is another community a part of Greenstone and  located in the heart of natures hometown surrounded by boreal forest. You can find this small town down Highway 245, south of Highway 11, 45 km southeast of Longlac, Ontario.

This derby is not strict with it’s regulations and allows fishermen/women to fish on any lake for any species. The derby is not live release and the official weigh in takes place Sunday July 14th, during the afternoon. The weekend involves different festivities to celebrate which includes a baseball tournament, dance, dart tournament and local food vendors and artisans.

For more information on this Derby you can visit the town’s Facebook Page called “Caramat is the BEST town EVER!” where they continually post updates on the fishing derby and other local events.

Fore more information you can also visit Greenstone’s official website.