April 1^st, 2023 will be the 62^nd year of the famous Naples Creek Rainbow Trout Derby. The event is organized by members of the Naples, NY Rotary Club, and runs from Sunrise-5PM on April 1^st.  All proceeds generated by the event are used to help fund community service projects in the Naples, NY area. As usual, you can stop into The Sutton Company, famous makers of the “Sutton Spoon,” to register in person. There will also be a registration table at the Naples Firehall on Vine St., Naples NY on March 31^st from 5PM-7PM, and on April 1^st from 5AM-7AM the morning of the Derby. Each registrant will get a commemorative Derby Pin, and we also have Derby patches and decals available for additional purchase. Cost of Registration is $5 for both Youth and Senior Anglers, and $10 for Adults Anglers. Those registering online can pick-up their pins on April 1^st at the Firehall.

              This year we will have two categories for anglers to enter their catch, the traditional weigh in category and the catch and release category.  You are automatically entered in both categories when you register. There will be of course prizes for the biggest overall fish caught in each category, as well as prize categories for youth, female, male and senior anglers. There will also be various door prizes donated by our area businesses to be given away to those anglers who enter a Rainbow Trout in either category at the Firehall. While at the Firehall you can also check out the leaderboard, raffle items, and enter the 50/50 drawing.

This year we have added a special memorial youth award to honor the memories of Ryan Rector and Ricky Paone, which was orchestrated by their family and friends. This memorial award will also include: a Handcrafted Fishing rod by Trevor Hanggi and a Fishing Charter by Fish Fins Addict Sports Fishing. 

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“Naples Creek Rainbow Trout Derby”