The revival of the Saint Johns River Shad Derby
Derby Rules

• Derby starts at sunrise on Sunday January 24th, and ends at sunset February 28th.

• There is no entry fee; anglers must register at one of the official Derby sponsor locations and pick-up the official Derby Token. (Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka)

• Anglers must meet all of the fishing regulations requirements of the State of Florida and possess both fresh and saltwater license if it applies.

• This is a catch, photograph and release (CPR) tournament only.

• Anglers are permitted to fish anywhere on the Saint Johns River system.

• Angles must take fish with hook and line only.

• Anglers are permitted to fish in any manner desired, paddle fishing, boat, shoreline or wade.

• Anglers can fish as many times as they want within the Derby timeframe and contestant can submit as many photos as they want. One prize per contestant per category.

• Three categories will be presented, fly division, conventional division, and junior division 15-years old and under.

• Fish must be measured using any commercially developed and purchased measuring device, homemade measuring devices are forbidden. Official measurement will be total length from the nose to the tip of the tail, no pinched tail, longest fish wins. Two photos must be submitted, one showing size and token card from Mosquito Creek, and one photo with contestant holding fish. If caught on fly please submit photo with fly visable.

• Angler is responsible for uploading photos to the official derby judging internet site. Photos must include the official derby token, no exceptions.

• Derby judges final decision stands.

• In case of a tie in size, first fish registered with that size is winner.

To submit your photos, please click here and register. An email will be sent to you to confirm. From there click on the Shad Derby. CLick on New Catch, and put in your information and upload the photos.