Pond Stocking for the 2022 Kid’s fishing derby will be on April 14th at approximately 11:00 AM
KID’S DERBY IS SATURDAY APRIL 24TH AND SUNDAY APRIL 25TH, 8:00-4:00 EACH DAY
Rules:
(Members only) Hours: Daily Sunrise to Sunset
- Members only. Wear your badges or be able to show them if asked.
- Catch limit, 3 fish per day. (Unlimited catch and release permitted provided barbs on hooks are removed and you must keep injured fish.)
- Absolutely no corn permitted.
- A valid Massachusetts Fishing License is required and you must comply with Mass. Fishing Regulations.
- Do not introduce fish from any other waters into the club pond. (Exceptions: shiners or minnows for bait.)
- Ice fishing permitted.
- Do not leave benches, barrels, or trash on the ice.
- Vehicles are not permitted on the pond’s berms. (Except as required for maintenance.)
For purposes of fish stocking the pond will be closed before fishing derbies. In the interest of safety, the pond and/or ranges may be closed to allow operation of other club functions. Please observe posted signs.
Mass Hunting & Fishing Information:
Use this link to Mass Wildlife Hunting, Fishing and Trapping information including downloadable copies of the 2022 Hunting and Saltwater Guides
https://www.mass.gov/doc/2022-massachusetts-fishing-and-hunting-guide/download
Fish Committee Reports
March 1, 2022
ANGLER OF THE MONTH-Please continue to send pictures of your catch to me. Include species, length and weight, date caught and location. We want to have as many entries as possible and have diversity in location such as fresh water, salt water, exotic species, international locale, etc. Good luck and tight lines. Contact Greg at gplaflamme@comcast.net
ICE FISHING ONE HOLER PART 2-Due to poor weather and low turnout we held a second contest on February 15th. Many more contestants were there and enjoyed nice weather. The 50/50 raffle was won by Matt Vincent with the Club portion turned over to purchase prizes for the Kid’s Spring Derby.
BLOCKHEAD ICE OUT RAFFLE-This raffle is already underway with a few dates still available to choose. Members only. It is a 50/50 raffle, again with monies kept to go toward purchasing prizes for the Spring Derby. The date chosen will be your choice of when the block falls through the ice, which will be considered the date of official “ice out” of the Club Pond for the year. Since we have now turned to a new month, there is a reset of the chosen dates so you have another chance to win. See Greg to register.
KID’S SPRING DERBY-This year’s event will be held on April 23rd and 24th from 8-4 each day. Prizes will be presented at 4:00 each afternoon. Trophies will be awarded for the top 3 fish caught over the course of the weekend on Sunday afternoon. The snack shack will be open for food purchases and the beer tent will be open as usual. If you are able to donate prizes, they are most welcome. The kid’s really appreciate all we do for them. If you would like to help out, please contact Greg at the above email address.
POND STOCKING-Last month I proposed that the Club spend up to $3,000 for the stocking of the Club Pond. This is to enable the Kid’s Spring Derby as well as provide for member fishing for the balance of the season. Tonight we take a vote for the appropriation. The appropriation passed. Thank you.
QUABBIN DAY-We are considering having a Quabbin Day outing for members. This is still in just the planning stage, and may turn into another fun event to have. Stay tuned in for details. Any suggestions are welcome.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
ANGLER OF THE MONTH-Please continue to send pictures of your catch to me. Include species, length and weight, date caught and location. We want to have as many entries as possible and have diversity in location such as fresh water, salt water, exotic species, international locale, etc. Good luck and tight lines. Contact Greg at gplaflamme@comcast.net
ONE HOLER-The annual One Holer was held on Saturday January 29th. The 50/50 raffle was won by Rich Pineo in the amount of $60. Although very bad weather, we had 12 contestants fishing. For those attending, it was a great time. Due to the bad weather turnout, we will have a second contest, this time on Saturday February 12th, from 8-3, the usual hours. $5 entry fee and you can just register the day of. 50/50 raffle once again. The monies kept by the Fish Committee as part of the raffle will be used toward buying prizes for the Kid’s Spring Derby.
BLOCKHEAD ICE OUT RAFFLE-This raffle is already underway with a few dates still available to choose. Members only. It is a 50/50 raffle, again with monies kept to go toward purchasing prizes for the Spring Derby. The date chosen will be your choice of when the block falls through the ice, which will be considered the date of official “ice out” of the Club Pond for the year. See Greg to register.
POND STOCKING-A proposal was made at the February General Membership Meeting to spend up to $3,000 for stocking the Club Pond for the Kid’s Spring Derby and for continuing member fishing throughout the year. This will be voted on by the membership at the next monthly meeting.
KID’S SPRING DERBY-This year’s event will be held on April 23rd and 24th from 8-4 each day. Prizes will be presented at 4:00 each afternoon. Trophies will be awarded for the top 3 fish caught over the course of the weekend on Sunday afternoon. The snack shack will be open for food purchases and the beer tent will be open as usual. If you are able to donate prizes, they are most welcome. The kid’s really appreciate all we do for them. If you would like to help out, please contact Greg at the above email address.
QUABBIN DAY-We are considering having a Quabbin Day outing for members. This is still in just the planning stage, and may turn into another fun event to have. Stay tuned in for details. Any suggestions are welcome.
JANUARY 4, 2022
ANGLER OF THE MONTH-September award goes to Brian Baird for his multiple catches on a trip to Lake Ontario on Sept. 3rd and 4th. He reeled in a 7 ¾ lb. Brown Trout, and a 15 lb. and a 17 lb. King Salmon. Congratulations to Brian. November honors go to Cameron Pierce once again for multiple catches of a 4lb. Smallie, a 3.9lb. Laker, and a 5lb. and 6lb. Large Mouth. Congratulations to Cameron.
ANGLER OF THE YEAR 2021-The award goes to Cameron Pierce! Congratulations. He wins the yearly Eight Point commemorative cap.
ANNUAL ONE HOLER-Our annual ice fishing festival is tentatively scheduled for January 29, 2022, conditions permitting. It is a great time and open to members. $5 entry fee, and goes toward a 50/50 raffle. The time is from 8am to 3pm. Please bring your own beverages and food to share. See Greg at a meeting or at the event to register. We try to limit entries to no more than 30.
ANNUAL BLOCKHEAD ICE OUT RAFFLE-This raffle is another 50/50 raffle and the winner is determined by a correct date of the block falling through the pond ice which marks the “official” day of ice out on the Club Pond. $5 entry. See Greg to pick an available date. One date per person.
KID’S SPRING DERBY-This year’s weekend event will be held tentatively on April 23rd and 24th. We appreciate any prize donations that can be brought in. More information to follow.
FLATULATOR OF THE YEAR-This year’s recognition goes to Casey Krueger for his magnificent last minute entry to seal the deal. This year was a true horse race to the end. Congratulations to Casey, I guess…
Cameron Pierce provided a nice under water video of the Eight Point Pond. To view the video just click the link below:
Pond Video link.
Photos:
Greg LaFlamme Fish Committee Chairperson
8PT Fish Shack
8PT Fishing Pond Pond (Panorama)
Kids Fishing Derby 2019