🎣 Harbour Harvest Perch Photo Contest 2026
The perch didn’t show up on event day… so now we’re going to find them!
We’re launching the Harbour Harvest Perch Photo Contest — and there’s $300 in prizes up for grabs, plus the official Longest Perch 2026 trophy.

🏆 Two Divisions. Two Ways to Win.
1️⃣ Youth Division (16 & Under)
- Any size perch qualifies
- Send a photo of you and your fish
- Every eligible entry is entered into a random draw for $150
This is about getting outside, having fun, and celebrating young anglers — not just size.
2️⃣ Longest Perch Division (All Ages)
- Open to any age
- Submit a clear photo showing the full length of your perch *see instructions below
- The angler with the longest perch wins
- 🏆 The Harbour Harvest Longest Perch Trophy
- 💰 $150 cash prize
📅 Contest Timeline
Contest closes July 5, 2026
Take advantage of Ontario’s licence-free fishing opportunities:
- 🎣 Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9 & 10, 2026)
- 🎣 Father’s Day Weekend (June 20 & 21, 2026)
- 🎣 Family Fishing Week (June 27 – July 5, 2026)
Perfect times to get the family out on the water!
📸 How to Enter
- Catch a perch.
- Take a clear photo:
- Youth division: Photo of you with your fish
- Longest perch division: Fish laid flat with a measuring tape clearly visible
- Post your photo on Instagram or Facebook.
- Tag @dropinsports.ca
- Use hashtags:
#HarbourHarvest
#PerchContest
That’s it!
📍 Eligibility Notes
- Youth division is open to anglers 16 years and under.
- Longest perch division is open to all ages.
- Trophy winner must be located in the National Capital Region or be able to arrange pickup.
- By submitting, you grant permission for Harbour Harvest to share your photo on social media and promotional materials.
🎉 Why We’re Doing This
Harbour Harvest is about making fishing accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone. Whether you’re fishing from a dock, shoreline, boat, or cottage — this contest keeps the community connected all spring and summer.
Let’s see those perch!
