Saltwater Fishing Derby

Prizes and Recognition

All derby winners will be celebrated at our annual awards ceremony.

• The Angler of the Year award in both the Adult and Junior divisions will be presented to the angler winning the most categories for Weigh-In, Catch & Release, or a combination of the two. The Anglers of the Year will also have their names added to the Commissioners Cup display.
• One trophy will be awarded to the top Adult and Junior angler for each species in both the Weigh-In and Catch & Release portions of the Derby.
• The Top Shop award will be presented to the tackle shop that weighs in the most derby eligible fish and is the most mentioned in winning fish entries across both derbies.
• A Best Captain in the Business award will be presented to the head boat or charter captain with the most winning fish caught from his or her boat while for-hire.
• Winners will be celebrated at an award show with a private Mass DMF family-friendly reception directly following the ceremony.