Belleisle Watershed Coalition Presents

2nd Annual Barry Reicker Memorial Fishing Derby

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🎣 About the Derby

Presented by the Perch Dads and the Belleisle Watershed Coalition

Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of one of Belleisle Bay’s finest — Barry David Reicker — with a day of fishing, community, and good times on the water.
This family-friendly event promises plenty of fish, smiles, and prizes — all in support of local watershed protection and youth programming, including the Belleisle Watershed Discovery Camp.

📍 Location: Hatfield Point Wharf
📅 Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🎟️ Registrations are now open!
• Kids (10 & under): FREE
• Junior (11–17): $25
• Adult (18+): $25

🗓️ What to Expect on Derby Day

All participants must check in at the Hatfield Point Wharf before heading out to fish. There, you’ll:

  • Receive your official derby token (required in all fish measurement photos)

  • Pick up your derby information package

  • Collect any hats purchased during registration

🎣 Catches can be submitted between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Submissions sent outside this time will not be eligible.

📊 A live leaderboard will be running on our website from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM so you can keep an eye on the action as it unfolds across the bay.

🏆 All participants must return to the wharf by 4:00 PM, when:

  • Winners for the longest bass, pickerel, and yellow perch in each age category will be announced

  • Registration prize draws will take place

  • Derby hats, laughs, and high-fives will be flying

Whether you’re casting for the win or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, everyone is welcome at the wharf.

Let’s make it another unforgettable day on the water — just like Barry would’ve wanted.
Tight lines!

🎁 2025 Prize Packages & Draws

We’re reeling in some incredible prizes again for this year’s Barry Reicker Memorial Fishing Derby — and trust us, they’re worth casting for!

🏆 There will be prize packages for the longest bass, pickerel, and yellow perch in both the Junior and Adult divisions.
🎣 Our Kids (10 & under) division will have a special prize for the longest fish of any species.

Every paid registration also gets you entered into our registration prize draws, including some amazing grand prizes similar to last years prizes!

Plus, dozens of other awesome gear bundles and giveaways — all valued at over $100 each!

🧢 And don’t forget: more 2025 Fishing Derby hat giveaways are coming soon!
We’re still gathering final prize details, so stay tuned to our Facebook page for full announcements as we get closer to derby day.

Regisration Prize 1

🛶 Pelican Catch Classic Angler Kayak (with oars)

Donated by the team at Xylem and Evoqua

Oars donated by the team at CBCL


A stable, sit-on-top fishing kayak designed for long, comfortable days on the water.

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Regisration Prize 2

🧰 Paslode Framing Nailer

Donated by the team at Hampton/KV Home Hardware
A professional-grade framing nailer — perfect for your next big project.

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Regisration Prize 3

🏡 One-Night Stay at Copper Shore Lake Houses

Donated by the team at Belle Bay Construction
Enjoy a peaceful evening at a luxury private lakefront stay on Washademoak Lake.

Regisration Prize 4

🧼 Gas-Powered Pressure Washer

Donated by the team at Easy Kleen Pressure Systems Ltd.
A commercial-grade 2700 PSI washer with 3 GPM flow, built for serious cleaning power.

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Regisration Prize 5

🍔🐾 “Catch-Free Supper Survival Kit”

Donated by Mike and Ginny Sherwood, Kellie and the team @ Belle’s Food Truck, Sobeys Sussex, and Grand Bay Shell (Scholtens)
Includes a bag of Inukshuk high-energy dog food, a $50 gift card to Belle’s Food Truck, a $25 Shell gas card, and a $20 Sobeys grocery card.
“In case you don’t catch supper… you can still feed the family!”

2025 Derby Sponsors!

As we prepare for the Second Annual Barry Reicker Fishing Derby, we’re grateful for the growing support from our community, volunteers, and local businesses who make this event possible.

Every contribution — big or small — helps create an unforgettable experience for anglers of all ages while supporting the important environmental work of the Belleisle Watershed Coalition.

Interested in becoming a sponsor, donating, or providing a prize?
We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Justin Cormier to get involved and help make this year’s event even more memorable.

Together, we’re building something special — for our community, our watershed, and in memory of Barry.

Register Now!

🎣 How to Register

✅ Step 1: Choose a Registration Category

Kids (10 & Under) – FREE
• Eligible for a prize for the longest fish of any species
Note: Free registrations are not entered into door prize draws

Junior (Ages 11–17) – $25
• Eligible for prizes for the longest bass, pickerel, and yellow perch in the junior division
• Automatically entered into door prize draws for awesome giveaways

Adult (18 & Up) – $25
• Eligible for prizes for the longest bass, pickerel, and yellow perch in the adult division
• Automatically entered into door prize draws for awesome giveaways


🛒 Step 2: Add Participants to Your Cart

Select the correct registration category and quantity for each participant.


🧢 Step 3: Want a Derby Hat?

Add the optional Fishing Derby Hat to your cart for each participant who’d like one.


💳 Step 4: Proceed to Checkout

When your cart is ready, click Proceed to Pay.


📝 Step 5: Complete Registration

You’ll be taken to a form where you can enter participant details and pay securely by credit card.
👉 Please list the full name of each participant during checkout.


⚠️ Important Notes

Credit card payment is required to complete online registration
• Only paid registrations (Junior & Adult) are eligible for door prize draws


💬 Having trouble registering or checking out?

Don’t worry — our tech guy Chris Sonser from Goto I.T. is on the line and ready to help.
Just send a message to fishingderby@gotoit.tech and he’ll get you sorted faster than you can say “fish on!”

Our Friend Barry

Barry was born and raised in Gods country, Belleisle. His schooling and work took him all over the world. He has seen more of the world than 99% of people will, but his favorite place of all was the Belleisle Bay. He could usually be found for hours at a time in his basement, or out in the driveway busting his knuckles wrenching on some leaky project boat, in hopes of even one successful, maintenance free evening of fishing the sunset.

Like a lot of people in our lives, old boats come and go but some friends, fishing friends, are friends for life. Barry was that friend to many people. Barry was the founder of the “Perch Dads”. Basically, if you were a dad, a good friend of Barry’s, and loved to fish as much as him, you were added to the group whether you wanted to be or not. Some of us barely knew each other. What started as kind of a fishing forum, quickly became so much more. Whether it was building a house, or moving a couch, needed advice, or a place to rant, or a funny meme before work to start your day, Perch Dads have always been there for one another. Barry did that. So, the Perch Dads wanted to do something for him in memorial. Obviously, a fishing tournament was the only option. Think of the BWC as kind of the guardian angels looking over the Belleisle Bay, and its tributaries just as we like to think that Barry’s our guardian angel watching over all of us.

Fond Memories On The Water

How to Register Your Catch!

🐟 How to Register Your Catch

Caught a big one? Here’s how to make it count!

During the derby, participants must submit a clear photo of their catch showing an accurate measurement. A bump board is preferred, but a tape or ruler works too — just make sure the nose of the fish is in line with the zero mark and that your derby token is visible in the shot.

Once you’ve taken your photo, you can register your catch in any one of the following ways:

  • 📱 Message the Belleisle Watershed Facebook Page

  • 🧍‍♂️ Visit a Derby Organizer at either the dike or the wharf

  • 📩 Email it to: fishingderby@gotoit.tech

  • 💬 Text: 506-512-1481

If you’re having trouble getting a photo through or need help, don’t hesitate to swing by one of our registration points in person.

📍 Reminder: All fishing must take place within derby boundaries, from the Ducks Unlimited Marsh to Erbs Cove, Jenkins Cove, and Urquharts Cove.

Thank you for participating — and tight lines!

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Derby Boundaries

Boundaries will be from the Dike or Ducks Unlimited to Erbs Cove, will also include Jenkins Cove and anywhere in between. Note that the Dike is considered fresh water, and a fishing license is required. The rest of the boundary area is considered tidal and does not require a license. Of course, all provincial and federal fishing regulations must be abided by. You may fish from shore or boat.

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Leader Board

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This will be a catch and release tournament. We’ll be asking for a picture, with a clear and proper measurement (across their side, tip of the lips to tip of a folded in tail, if with a tape measure). Bump boards are always best, and most accurate, but not required. All registered anglers will also receive a “custom 3-D printed coin” to be included with all pics, to ensure all fish are actually caught on derby day. You can then send an email or Facebook message with your pics and code to the Watershed, and follow the live leader board. Please be sure to follow and like the Belleisle Watershed Coalition Facebook Page Here, prior to Derby day so you can easily access and message the leaderboard team from your Facebook messenger app.  In the event of poor cellphone signal there will be two catch reporting stations located at the dike and at the Wharf.

Safe Boating and Fishing Practices

Safe Boating Tips:

  • Always wear a life jacket, no exceptions.
  • Check the weather forecast before heading out.
  • Ensure your boat is in good condition – check the motor, fuel, and battery.
  • Keep a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and signaling devices onboard.
  • Don’t overload the boat – know your boat’s capacity and stick to it.
  • Avoid alcohol while operating the boat.
  • Make sure to have navigation lights and know how to use them.
  • Tell someone your plan – where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

Fishing Safety Practices:

  • Wear non-slip shoes to avoid falling overboard.
  • Be aware of your surroundings – look out for other boats and obstacles.
  • Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing to avoid sunburn.
  • Keep knives and hooks in a safe, secure place.
  • Handle fish with care, especially those with sharp fins or teeth.
  • Dispose of fishing line and hooks properly to prevent injuries to wildlife.
  • Hydrate – drink plenty of water throughout the day.
  • Know the local fishing regulations and respect them.
  • Have a plan for what to do in case of an emergency.

Water Safety Tips:

  • Never fish alone – always have a buddy.
  • Keep an eye on the weather; head to shore at the first sign of a storm.
  • Avoid fishing in areas with strong currents or heavy boat traffic.
  • Know how to swim and practice water rescue techniques.
  • Stay sober – alcohol and water activities don’t mix.
  • Familiarize yourself with the area – know where the shallow and deep parts are.
  • Be cautious when wading; use a stick to check the depth and for obstacles.

A Message from Chris at Goto I.T.

I want to extend my deepest gratitude for all the kind words and compliments I received during the First Annual Barry Reicker Memorial Fishing Derby. It has been an absolute pleasure to build the derby website and manage the live leaderboard for this fantastic event.

As someone who truly loves helping out the community and supporting great causes like this fishing derby, I was thrilled to contribute my technical skills and know-how to make this event a success. Working with the Belleisle Watershed Coalition (BWC) is something I am passionate about, as I firmly believe in the incredible work they do to preserve our beautiful Belleisle Watershed and beyond.

I poured countless hours of my heart and creativity into this project, and seeing the joy and excitement it brought to so many people made it all worthwhile. If you don’t see your fishing catch photos or any other memorable moments on the site, please continue to email me at chris@gotoit.tech. I will happily add your photos as soon as possible.

Thank you once again for your support and kind words. It means the world to me to be part of such a wonderful community.

Chris ❤️

Proceeds from this event will directly support the Belleisle Watershed Discovery Camp which is operated by Belleisle Watershed Coalition.

BWC CRA Charitable Registration Number: 832756332RC0001

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🎣 Hooked up and hosted by Goto I.T.

Whatever you’re reeling in, we’ll keep your tech line strong.