Chesuncook Lake Salmon Derby this weekend

CHESUNCOOK LAKE — The Natural Resource Education Center at Moosehead’s Chesuncook Lake Salmon Derby will be held Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.

The angler who catches the largest salmon will receive $500, with $200 for second place, and $100 for third.

The fish pool includes 1,000 for a fish randomly drawn from the fish pool as well as other prizes including a 2-night stay in a cabin for two people at Allagash Gateway Campground and trolling rod/reel outfit from Indian Hill Trading Post.

Anglers will receive one fish pool ticket for each salmon under 16 inches that they bring into the weigh  station. 

Tickets are $20 per person and available at Indian Hill Trading Post in Greenville, Allagash Gateway Campground  at Chesuncook Lake, or online at Eventbrite.com – search “Chesuncook” or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chesuncook-lake-salmon-derby-2024-tickets-896734957397.

Stay up to date with the Chesuncook Derby Facebook page.