

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Helderberg Outdoors Thompsons Lake Derby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Thompsons lake fishing derby Presented by Helderberg Outdoors is back!! 


January 31st, 2026 Save the date!! 

Putting this first since we say it every year and got bashed at out last event because people neglected to read or contact us  
Any motorized vehicles will need to park at the Boat Launch, you cannot launch/use motorized vehicles within the campground. If the ramp is full, we will try and corddinate with you to get your vehicle to the campground BUT IT IS ON YOU TO KNOW STATE/PARK LAWS.

50 person max(due to NYS regs).

$20 entry fee. Payout structure 1st place $350 2nd place $150 for both trout and pickerel. 100% payout 

This tournament will pay out 1st and 2nd place for longest Pickerel/Trout(time of measurement will determine tiebreakers)

This is a preregistration event. All tournament fees can be paid thru Venmo(Ethan-hldbgotdr) or Cashapp to $HelderbergOutdoors. This allows for easy tracking of entrants. Because it is capped at 50 people(over 50 people NYS requires insurance waiver) is the reason why this is a preregistration event. We will not accept more than 50 anglers. No if/ands/buts about it. 

By entering this tournament, you accept any and all liability and responsibility. Helderberg Outdoors is not responsible for any lost equipment or your safety. It is your responsibility to check and know your ice conditions. Once entered, funds cannot be refunded. Funds will be donated to youth fishing in the event you must cancel and your spot is filled.

The tournament will run from 6am-1pm with a live leaderboard on our FB page. 

Fish measured must be alive and not frozen. 

All NYS rules and regulations apply. (12” for trout. 15” for pickerel. Make sure you are with the state special regulations) 

Measurements will take place on the ice (please message us here or text 518-514-8443 for a measurement). Our team will have 1 or 2 shanties marked where you will need to bring fish too for measuring. We may also come to you

We reserve the right to reject any fish for measurement that is frozen or is suspicious. 

Any motorized vehicles will need to park at the Boat Launch, you cannot launch/use motorized vehicles within the campground. 

We will not measure any fish that are below current placing. 

The tournament runs from 6am-1pm. Measurements can happen after 1pm as long as we have a message prior to 1pm asking for a measurement. We have had this happen where someone messaged us at 1258 with a fish and we couldnt measure until 1:15 as we were at opposite ends of the lake  

We ask that no baited lines be in the water before 6am. We understand getting to a spot early and putting your tip ups in holes, but please leave the flags up and unbaited until 6am. We will be out on the ice looking. We thank everyone as we never have an Issue here.

We are going to do PreOrders for hats and shirts/hoodies. More info coming  

Have fun and see you then! 


Should this event be canceled, all entry funds will be donated towards youth fishing. 



I am looking for some grab bag items for kids. We cannot run a seperate kids tournament but I’d like to hand stuff out to kids as I walk around the ice. Any companies/businesses/individuals who would be interested in helping with these, please text or call me, 518-514-8443. Not looking for huge, but something small we can hand out to 15-30 kids. 



This is a long read but all very important info for bringing it back!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knox/helderberg-outdoors-thompsons-lake-derby/200029340027854
- **Event Categories**: kids, sports, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 91

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029340027854?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=knox-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Knox
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Thompson's Lake State Park
- **lat**: 42.6544
- **long**: -74.0483
- **full address**: Thompson's Lake State Park, Knox, New York, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: HelderbergOutdoors (https://allevents.in/org/helderbergoutdoors/27223568)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thompson's Lake State Park, Knox, New York, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** HelderbergOutdoors
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, sports, tournaments
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Helderberg Outdoors Thompsons Lake Derby ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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