The 2012
Almost-Annual
New York State
Crappie Derby
scheduled for
Saturday, January 28, 2012

has been cancelled

See Current Conditions page

 
Updated 3/4/12
You may find our summary in the History Page interesting.
It has been updated to show the reasoning in the 2012 Derby Cancellation.

3/15/12
Lake Fork Trophy Lures
a major sponsor of your derby has advised us of a new TV Show "Crappie Times" which will be airing soon. Go to Sponsors and click on their website for further information.
 

Click here for copy of the Crappie Derby's latest News Release

Please view our SPONSORS Page
We will leave the 2011 Sponsors on until late 2012. 

Registration Info - Click here

Derby Rules - Click here

Prize Categories - Click here

Schedule - Click here

See Current Conditions Page
As cold weather hits and ice starts to form, this page will keep you up to date on the ice conditions at Whitney Point Lake.

A new twist to the Crappie Derby. . .
A Lifetime NYS Fishing License was given away to a youngster between the ages of 10 and 16 years old at the 2011 Derby. We hope to do it at the 2012 derby as well. We're actively soliciting organizations to step up to this award as Pheasants Forever (Southern Tier Chapter) did last year. We hope we find a sponsor who will work with us on establishing the rules.

 The Town of Triangle Clerk, Sandy Martin, has graciously volunteered to be available to issue this license following the drawing*. Click Here for further details.
This prize has a value of $460.00

Pro-Staff
For two years now we have had Pro-Staff from various Outdoors Distributors. These Pro-Staff reps provided continuous seminars, instructions and general assistance to all in attendance. This was a huge benefit to single Mom's and others charged with the care of youngsters who have a desire to "fish the derby". Our goal and desire is to have people come to the derby empty handed, be directed to Pro-Staff, be provided with equipment & bait, have holes provided and have the opportunity to fish for the day (and go home with the equipment). You can't go wrong there. I'm not saying this will work for everyone -- but we'll try. We're not quite there yet but we're getting closer to this each year.
We have a page on the website which defines the current configuration of Manufacturers/Distributors along with their representatives.
Please check the Navigation Areas at the top and bottom of each page for "The Pros"
 

Prize Categories
28 - Biggest White Crappie (Length) per "Special" (each 15 min period between 8AM-3PM)
 +7 - Misc 1st Crappie and National Anthem
3   - Biggest White Crappie of the day - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
6   - Biggest of numerous fish species (Over the entire event - Cuts off at 2 PM)
8 - (or more) Door Prizes - Any Registered Participant is eligible - No need to catch a fish
Many -       Kids prizes throughout the day
                    - Including a $460 Lifetime NYS Fishing License (Courtesy of Pheasants Forever
The derby has been known as the "party derby" for many years due to its' unique format. The Crappie Derby awards prizes every 15 minutes for the largest (longest) White Crappie caught during each 15 minute period during the derby hours. This format has caught on and is now used by a number of other derbys. The format makes for a carnival environment all day. The judging booth is located in the middle of the ice with a powerful PA system which is constantly announcing the status of the current leaders of each "derby". Along with the judges booth is a concession stand providing a steady stream of chili, chowder, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc, all day.  Rent-a-Johns positioned over the ice help to make this a comfortable place to be during the long winters day. In addition to the anglers, many visitors show up to observe the goings-on of the day. The event has drawn as many as 8,000 people to the ice of Whitney Point Lake. Other organizations such as the Ross Park Zoo, Finch Hollow Nature Center, National Weather Service, to name a few, provide other interesting items to visit.
 
Some Links of Interest
 

2011
Lifetime NYS Fishing License
To qualify for this award the person must be:

1. Registered for the NYS Crappie Derby plus complete an application for this prize.
2. Be a NYS Resident
3. Winner may be required to provide a Certified Copy of their Birth Certificate
4. Must be accompanied by a parent with a NYS Drivers License (or equivalent - Picture ID)
5. Register for this prize between 8AM and Noon Derby Day
6. Be between the ages of 10 and 16 inclusive