"Host a Veteran" Fishing Derby

As Remembrance day is coming up I want to remind everyone to thank a veteran for their service.

“Almost Heaven” - the western basin of L Ontario!Last evening, I had the privilege of being hosted by two pro’s, that are among the most dedicated volunteers promoting our great Salmon fishery, who are also exec members of Halton Region Salmon & Trout Assn (HRSTA), Bill Jackson & Matt Urbanski. Your hard work in no small measure have helped to create the envy of our fishery, healthy King Salmon.

A big giant thank you to all the volunteers who helped behind the scenes to make the 2024 Vets Derby such a wonderful event.

Without all the helping hands before during and after we could not do such a great day.

Congratulations to all the winners. Salmon details coming in the next day or two.

Love how happy everyone was in all the photos I have received.

Picture of 1st place trout with their prizes.

A big congratulations from all the winners from last weekend.

In the trout category -

1st place went to Bill Norman with captain Matt Parent - 37.75 inches
2nd place went to Llyod Jaundoo with captain Nelson Frias - 36.25 inches
3rd place went to Daniel Grozelle with captain Matt Urbanski - 34.25 inches

Thank you to all who took part in the 11th Annual Veterans Fishing derby.

A big thank you to Hunting With Cameras for taking such wonderful and amazing photos from yesterday's 11th Annual Vets derby.

Please see the link below for photos.

https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/50fe3969e9c5406f97c048ea9e8cd06d

Veterans Fishing Tournament by John Silk -

A big thank you to all the amazing boat captains who spent their day hosting Veterans on their boats.

We had around 40 boats and over 130 Veterans and family members who spent their morning out on lake Ontario. Many photos to come.

If you have any pictures from today that you would like to share please send them to us by email.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this a success.

Today's the day.

Derby day 2024. Can't wait to see everyone in an hour or so.

And tomorrow is finally the day.

0600 is registration at Bronte heritage park under the gazebo. Weather is looking around 18 tomorrow.

Fishing is from 7-12

BBQ and awards to follow, if you have a lawn chair and would like to bring one please feel free. There are picnic tables and benches also.

Heres to a wonderful day tomorrow.

Here fishy fishy .... With only 2 days to go I hope everyone is ready to have a great day.

More prizes and contributions coming in daily, thank you again to everyone who has helped make this event so special.

If you have any questions for me before the event please call or text 647-606-4838.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Still looking for a few boats for this Saturday for the veterans fishing derby. If you are available Saturday and wish to take out a couple veterans please fill out the attached form. Emails have been sent out to all registered boat captains if you didn't not receive one and are registered please send me a pm.

https://forms.gle/SYPb53yK9mBGtgVa7

Can't wait to see everyone this weekend.

A big thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers without your kindness this event would not be possible.

Only 5 more days who will win king of the vets prizes.

Prizes for 1,2&3 for Salmon and trout and 2 mystery weights also plus of course King Of The Vets.

Can't wait to see everyone and see some big fish on the leader board.

Cant wait to see all the registered veterans and boat captains in 1 week today.

If you are a boat captain looking for something to do next Saturday and haven't registered there is still time.

Last year was fun but this year will be even better.

Only 10 days to go and we will be holding the 11 Annual Veterans fishing derby in Bronte harbour. Registration form and prizes coming in more daily. Thank you to everyone who has taken their time to send prizes already. Looking forward to having the portraits of honour and more joining us again to make this day amazing and special.

Happy Canada Day everyone. Hope everyone is enjoying some time by water today.

Just want to say a big thank you to all of the volunteers who work so hard to put this event on each year. With out all of them this event would not be the same. Also thank you to all the boat captain who donate their boats for the day to take out veterans who have served this beautiful country we call home. Thank you to all the sponsor and donors who help in ways big and small everything helps. Lastly thank you to all departments of the Town of Oakville who helped assist in making this event happen.

https://youtu.be/2RlN4xclfck

Cogeco article from this year's Veterans Salmon derby

Host a Vet Salmon Fishing Derby 2023 Oakville's Bronte Harbour hosted the annual "Host a Vet" Salmon fishing derby this past weekend, and Pierce Lang has all the details

Thank you everyone who joined us today we all had a fabulous day. The weather was perfect no rain but some nice breeze. Please share photo with us