Orillia Perch Derby

Looks like its come back to life although a shorter version. Perch Derby

Ya my son and I are entered ..never tried it before ,thought he’d have fun…Kevin G

Update for those interested.
Took a ride up to Orillia this morning, first stop Trombly's, hmm, open at 8 for Saturday, 10 on Sundays, must only have "afternoon anglers" on weekends. Rest of the week, it's 9am. Didn't ask how much, didn't want to suffer a Schwarzennegger size tumour. Then off to Fisherman's Cove, docks in, water seems a bit high. There's room to park 8, maybe 9 truck/trailers. Everywhere else along that loop and street has the big No Parky, ticky zone. Off across the highway to Thudhope Park, unless my eyes deceived me, I didn't see any pay parking signs or ticket dispensers. Then off to Centennial Park, disaster, closed completely for construction. I didn't go to any of the marina's like blue Beacon to check for launch and park/fees. That's up to you. As for Jacob's Bait on 11N, it sort of looks deserted, up to you to find out. Cheers and hope for those that go, have fun.

Place has turned into a big joke, no parking signs everywhere. Launching is ok across from tudhope, but most other launches 20-50 dollars. No access to the public dock anymore just a bunch of greedy landowners and no fishing in most of the marinas, ah yeah NOT INTERESYTED ANYMORE!

X2 and I live here!!

It's unfortunate. I've always supoorted the Perch Festival. The kids used to love going. After fishing, we would always stop for dinner at a local establishment - to support the town.

Now that Orillia has implemented their paid parking strategy I find it very difficult to continue to support the city.

I realize that you can still launch for free at Collins St during the festival, but for me, I can't continue to support them.

Like Fisherman stated, there is very limited parking at Collins St. and the Port of Orillia is closed while they do their construction. (closed for the remainder of the year from my understanding?)

Orillia used to be a Angler-friendly town, but not anymore.

Just thought I’d add to this post my son and I won the grand prize in the orillia perch derby. I’ve never seen his eyes pop out of his head before when he heard are name called….just bought my boat last fall… boat for sale anyone…lol

Congratulations! What a great win and accomplishment for both you and your son!

So which one you selling? Lol

Congrats.

Derby one,it’s a 12 foot Lund. The one I bought last fall 16 foot with ipiolt,talon and a 115hp.

Congrats to you and your son on the derby win

Awesome! Congratulations to you two!

Just on the news, Orillia now charging non residents $10hr/$50 a day for parking on Collins Dr b Fishermans Cove, bite me.