Every major fishing competition, derby, and event across all 10 Canadian provinces — dates, organizers, target species, and official links. From $100K ice derbies to the world's largest striped bass tournament.
Canada's fishing community runs events year-round — world-class salmon tournaments on the west coast, $100,000 ice derbies on the Prairies, Great Lakes salmon derbies, and Atlantic bluefin tuna challenges. Find an event near you.
License-free fishing weekend for Canadian residents, with free community events, derbies, and educational activities across BC.
Annual two-day, family-friendly salmon tournament on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Long-running salmon tournament approaching its 30th annual edition, supporting salmon enhancement on southern Vancouver Island.
A 50+ year tradition and BC's premier community salmon derby, with a $15,000 grand prize for the largest Chinook (derby record: 60 lb 8 oz, 1982).
Annual Fraser Valley winter steelhead derby — one of BC's most notable steelhead-specific events.
Annual ice derby fundraiser hosted by the Bonnyville Pontiacs hockey club.
Popular catch-and-release pike ice derby with Senior and Junior divisions.
Alberta's premier multi-event competitive walleye tournament series, touring several lakes each season.
Major summer derby drawing anglers from across the Prairies, BC, and the northern US.
Competitive angling series with cash prizes for the longest fish in each species category.
High-stakes ice derby offering up to $15,000 for the heaviest walleye; Tobin Lake is a renowned trophy walleye fishery.
Growing annual ice derby with cash prizes for first fish and largest catches.
One of Canada's richest ice derbies with over $246,500 in guaranteed prize money; draws thousands of participants.
One of the region's largest winter fundraisers, raising $30,000+ for youth sports in two First Nations communities.
The province's premier competitive walleye tournament circuit, including the Lake Diefenbaker Walleye Classic and Sask Landing Walleye Tournament.
One of Manitoba's longest-running and largest ice fishing derbies.
Community derby marketed as a chance to catch a Master Angler-qualifying fish; prizes include an Ion electric ice auger.
Drew over 1,500 students from 80+ schools — likely the largest high school fishing event in Canada.
Made national news in 2025 when an angler won $100,000 for a 39-inch pike caught seconds before the buzzer.
Northern Manitoba community derby that has attracted as many as 1,000 participants.
Billed as 'Ontario's largest' ice fishing derby, with $130,000+ in prizes, a $20,000 cash draw, and top prizes including Polaris UTVs and boats.
Regional walleye tournament circuit featuring the Geraldton Walleye Classic, Emo Walleye Classic, and Dryden Walleye Masters.
Long-running annual walleye tournament in northwestern Ontario.
Long-running charity salmon and trout derby on Lake Ontario supporting local hospice organizations.
Prestigious annual catch-and-release smallmouth bass tournament on Rainy Lake.
The largest salmon derby on the Canadian side of Lake Ontario, running nearly two months each summer.
The premier walleye event on Lake of the Woods.
Major bass tournament with a $20,000 first-place prize; winning weights typically 51–57 lbs.
Described as the most important walleye fishing tournament in Quebec — a 10-day family-friendly northern festival.
Not a single tournament but a world-renowned managed salmon fishery across 100+ salmon rivers; link to Saumon Québec for river-by-river access and events.
A fully catch-and-release salmon and sea trout tournament featuring guided initiation, packages, and a visit to the salmon migration pass.
Annual charity salmon tournament drawing 72+ anglers from across Quebec in support of Rivière-à-Mars preservation.
Billed as Canada's largest fishing tournament — over 227 teams (up to 4 anglers each) compete over two days on the world's most famous striped bass river.
The Miramichi is North America's most famous Atlantic salmon river; the Miramichi Salmon Association runs conservation events across many historic camps and rod fisheries.
A growing walleye tournament on the Nashwaak watershed, popular with New Brunswick competitive anglers.
Community ice fishing derby in eastern Nova Scotia supporting local causes, popular through the hard-water season.
Historic tuna tournament drawing Canadian and American anglers; awards the LeBlanc Memorial Tuna Cup for the heaviest bluefin.
Charity tuna fishing challenge with proceeds going to community causes.
Family fishing derby held in partnership with the Summerside Lobster Carnival, PEI's signature summer celebration.
Three-day catch-and-release tournament where teams battle bluefin tuna weighing 1,000+ pounds; no fish are brought to shore.
Long-running community derby that resumed with updated salmon-fishing rules after a hiatus; a notable NL community fishing event.
A decades-old NL tradition — a multi-day festival featuring a massive salmon feast (80+ sides of salmon served), live music, and a 75+ vendor market.
Annual Labrador community festival beginning with a parade ending at the historic Net Loft Museum — a celebration of northern salmon heritage.
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