Come out and enjoy the morning air on beautiful Farm Pond in Sherborn, MA!

This fishing derby is open to everyone and is a great way to connect with people, connect to nature, and support our veterans and military families at Home Base!

Farm Pond is a treasured resource within the town of Sherborn and we will all have an opportunity to enjoy everything it has to offer!

Compete for your chance to win some AWESOME prizes!

Grand Prize: 

• Red Sox tickets for a 2025 home game (four tickets!)

Other Great Prizes:

• OnTheWater’s guide to cooking seafood
• Public Lands gift cards
• Brand New Spinning rod & reel combo from Quantum
• And More!

We are working to make this a fun event for the entire family. Please register and spread the word!

Judged Categories Include:

• Top 3 fish by weight
• “Farm Pond Trifecta” (catch all three during the fishing derby: Bass, Pickrel, Perch)
• Fastest fish

Schedule:

• 8:00 AM – Gates open and boat wash turned on
• 8:50 AM – Welcome & Opening remarks
• 9:00 AM – Fishing Opens!
• 12:00 PM – Fishing Closes & Prizes Announced
• Derby Concludes, Thank you and have a great day!

 IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This event is intended to be a fun and enjoyable way to support a great veterans cause. Every effort is being made to make sure we produce an enjoyable event while also supporting vets and following local guidelines.
• Everyone on the water MUST bring their own PFD (life vest). This is a State regulation and we need to comply.
• There is an event maximum size of 30 canoes / kayaks, we will need to adhere to this rule while also making sure canoe / kayak capacity is maximized safely.
• This event is a catch and release event, which means all fish need to be handled in a gentle manner and returned to the water quickly after judging.
• Farm Pond water clarity is a top priority for the town of Sherborn. As such, boat washing will be required before entering the pond. A boat wash will be provided at the gate. Make sure to get here early to wash your canoe/kayak and maximize your fishing time!
• All Farm Pond general rules apply. See detailed list here: (no boat permit required however).