Orillia Perch Festival

The Orillia Perch Festival is one of the largest registered fishing derbies in Canada. This event is geared to participants of all ages and ability levels and is an ideal family activity. Perch enjoy shallow water and can be found close to shore this time of year, so fishing can be done from shore or a boat.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $10-$25

Children 15 and Under: $10 – Adults: $25

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9, 2026

Tagged Perch will be released by the Orillia Perch Festival Organizers prior to the event, all tagged fish can be claimed up until 4:30 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Tagged fish caught during the Orillia Perch Festival (7:00 am April 24 through 4:00 pm April 26) must be brought to the Official Weigh Station located at the Port of Orillia (50 Centennial Drive, Orillia) to be claimed.

All tagged fish caught following the Orillia Perch Festival (April 27 through May 9) must be brought to Trombly’s Tackle Box (595 West Street South, Orillia) during their business hours in order to be claimed.

Perch caught during the Orillia Perch Festival (April 24 through April 26) must be weighed at the Official Weigh Station located at the Port of Orillia (50 Centennial Drive, Orillia) to be recorded.

Weigh your fish at the Official Weigh Station located at the Port of Orillia from April 24–26 for a chance to win sponsor prizes including the grand prize, a LUND WC12 boat with a 9.9 HP Mercury motor on a trailer!

Venue & Address

Lake Simcoe/Lake Couchiching, 450 Atherley Rd, Orillia, ON L3V 1P2

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport