Annual LWYC Fishing Derby

Please avoid the line on Tournament Day by clicking on the "Fishing Derby Sign Up - Click Here" button above to access the "Fishing Derby Registration Form", then complete and submit it.  Alternatively you may register in person at the boat ramp starting at 6:00 AM on the day of the tournament. 


The Annual Lake Windward Yacht Club Fishing Derby is held on the 3rd Saturday of May at the Windward Boat Launch Ramp park - This year's event will be on May 20th, 2023. The Derby is open from 6am till 1pm, and is open to all Windward residents who have registered for the event.  There will be family fun for beginners, and serious competition for Lake Windward's BEST fishers. We will have loaner rods available for use at the boat launch ramp. 


Location:

You can fish from boats or docks around the lake. You must register in order to participate. The registration form and rules will be available at check in.

Official Weigh-in of Catch:

All contestants MUST be back to the boat launch no later than 1pm for the official weigh in of fish.  Note: Strictly Enforced !

Trophies:

There will be three competitive divisions:

Children 10 and Under (all types of fish)

Ages 11-17 (all types of fish)

Championship (bass only) (all ages may enter)

* There will be an awards ceremony where trophies will be presented at 5:30pm during the WCSA "Rock at the Dock" celebration.



Registration:

      * All contestants must register 

to be eligible for trophies  ! 

"Save Time and Beat the Line ! "  

All contestants must register

to be eligible for trophies  ! ! ! !

Entry fee: FREE

For More information: 

Click on the Fishing Derby Email link below


Big Fish Weighing at Catch Location

Windward is working to increase the size of the bass in the lake. 

There is a regulation in place that we must release fish measuring 16 inches or greater.


When you catch one that is 16 inches or greater, 

keep it in a live well or on a stringer and

 Call John:

(678) 571-2696

We will send a boat to your location, weigh the fish, record the information so it can be counted in your total weight of 5 fish, and then release the fish.  This procedure will help ensure that the big fish caught today will be released alive.

Bring any smaller fish that you want counted in your total weight of 5 fish to the boat ramp weigh-in area by 1:00 PM.