Jigging For Giants - Spring 2026
Our Jigging For Giants Walleye fishing derby is back this Spring, better than ever!
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This year it will be Zone 14 wide meaning you can get your derby card and fish anywhere in zone 14. That's right from Sault Saint Marie to Spanish Ontario...you can catch and win.
Derby cards will be available at our sponsors locations, see below. Once you have your card please call or email us to register and pay. We will give you your Derby number at that time, All fish entered must be released The derby dates are May 9 th and 10th. The entry fee is $50 (plus tax) per day, per person. You can fish 1 day or both, no limit of number of people in your boat, as long as its legal. However, all people in the boat must be registered. Arrive early and stay in a cabin, your Rv or a camp site. Pre-derby fishing prizes also available for those looking to fish a few days earlier to get to know the area. Cabins, RV sites and camp sites available. Click here to book now. Payment is either cash in person or in advance via etransfer to [email protected] |
May 9 and 10th
Fish 1 or both days. $50 per day. Arrive early and Pre-Fish the week of May 4-8th and win even more prizes! |
Rules:
1. All participants must sign waivers and paid prior to event
2. All persons in the boat must be registered
3. All persons must obey legal fish limits, boating rules, alcohol laws (dry event no alcohol allowed in boat)
4. Fish must be entered via a picture of the live legal Walleye, on your bump board, with derby card name and number clearly visible.
5. Fish entered must be released immediately after
6. Participants agree to enter willingly, and to allow event officials to inspect the boat before and after
7. Any non-sportsman like conduct will result in ejection of the event with no refund
8. Any alcohol in the boat will result in ejection from the event, forfeit any prizes, no refund
9. All entered fish pics must be sent before derby finish time. Any late entries will not be valid
1. All participants must sign waivers and paid prior to event
2. All persons in the boat must be registered
3. All persons must obey legal fish limits, boating rules, alcohol laws (dry event no alcohol allowed in boat)
4. Fish must be entered via a picture of the live legal Walleye, on your bump board, with derby card name and number clearly visible.
5. Fish entered must be released immediately after
6. Participants agree to enter willingly, and to allow event officials to inspect the boat before and after
7. Any non-sportsman like conduct will result in ejection of the event with no refund
8. Any alcohol in the boat will result in ejection from the event, forfeit any prizes, no refund
9. All entered fish pics must be sent before derby finish time. Any late entries will not be valid
How to register:
1. Pickup your derby card from 1 of our sponsors
2. Register online - email us at [email protected] with your names, address, phone number and # of people in your fishing party.
3. Pay the $50 per person plus tax/day
via [email protected]
4. email or call for your derby number
and call 705 626 8183 to get your derby number
OR
5. Call us to register and pickup and pay at the derby
1. Pickup your derby card from 1 of our sponsors
2. Register online - email us at [email protected] with your names, address, phone number and # of people in your fishing party.
3. Pay the $50 per person plus tax/day
via [email protected]
4. email or call for your derby number
and call 705 626 8183 to get your derby number
OR
5. Call us to register and pickup and pay at the derby
Book your Cabin, RV site or campsite and pre-fish before the derby and be entered for the Pre-Derby prizes!
For those looking to check out the area and pre-fish, book your cabin or Rv or camp site now. We also have a private launch and boat slips with power if needed. Spots are limited to contact us today for your booking.
Prizes!
- 1st place - 50% of the pot
- 2nd place - 1 week cabin rental
- 3rd place - TBA
*Special Derby Prize*
Win a 3 day weekend cabin rental as a prize to whomever spends the most on fishing tackle between these dates ( April 17 - May 8th) at any one of or combined, from our Derby Sponsors. (Fishing tackle only, does not include; boats, motors, or electronics).
*Have the shop write "Jigging For Giants 2026" on it, and the employee sign and date it.
Save your receipts!
Check out our great sponsors Below
Be sure to stop in and stock up, before the derby, to enter to WIN a 3 day fishing cabin package just for buying your fishing gear here.
Whomever buys the most fishing tackle between the specified dates will win a 3 day fishing cabin for 2!
*subject to availability, and other resort rules, no cash value.
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Booking and ReservationsThe Spanish River Resort and Campground is a special place with some of the best fishing in all Ontario, but space is limited.
As those that have stayed here before already know...its best to book early if you wish to guarantee a Cabin, Camp Site or Boat Slip. We always welcome "walk-ins" for campers with tents, trailers, RV's or Motorhomes, and have transient sites near the water with 15, 30 and 50 amps just in case you forgot to book. Please feel free to drive over and stop at the office. Or call/TEXT if you are on your way and forgot to book in advance. We are happy to help you. 705 626 8183. Thank you. www.spanishontario.com |









