Trenton Kiwanis Club cancels 43rd Walleye World Derby

Trenton Kiwanis Club cancels 43rd Walleye World Derby

A more than four decade tradition is seemingly coming to an end in Quinte West.

InQuinte.ca | Kiwanis Club of Trenton announces cancellation of 43rd Kiwanis Walleye World Derby

The Kiwanis Club of Trenton regrets to announce that the 43rd Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Derby, scheduled for May 2026, will not be held. This difficult decision comes after ongoing challenges with declining service club membership and volunteer capacity across the Quinte Region. For over 40 years, the Derby has been one of Ontario’s largest annual fishing tournaments, attracting thousands of anglers and families to the Bay of Quinte region. …