The CRSA hosted its annual fishing derbies this weekend (after being cancelled due to COVID the past 2 years). Similar events occured province-wide for the NS sportfishing weekend, where anyone could fish for the weekend without a fishing license. This made it the perfect opportunity for families to try fishing, and the youth derby was a big success, with upwards of 30-40 kids coming out for a beautiful morning of fishing. Prizes donated by local businesses were awarded to those with the biggest trout, as Tommy LeBlanc took home first place with a 3lb 11oz trout, while Shelby Deveau and Julien Poirier placed second and third, respectively.

We would like to thank the generous local businesses that donated prizes for the event, including Cheticamp Co-op, LeBlanc’s General Store, Wabo’s Pizza, Mr. Chicken, the Bargain Shop, Cheticamp Boat Builders, and Acadian Credit Union for food and drinks, as well as Robert LeBlanc who hosted the derby at his pond. We look forward to seeing everyone again for next years derby!

On Sunday, the CRSA also hosted the Petic Lac derby, as it was stocked by the Margaree Fish Hatchery the week prior, and the CRSA was on site Sunday with a hotdog BBQ for the anglers at the accessible fishing wharf. Many hotdogs were consumed and some trout were caught!