Help reel in some fun!

Join us for the 2026 Lake Allegan Carp Derby! Local partners are hosting a day of fishing, fun activities, and education on aquatic invasive species! 

Carp fishing starts at midnight on June 13 and runs through 11 am. Fishers will catch as many carp as possible (by any legal means) during that time and bring them to the designated checkpoint to be measured and weighed. Prizes will be awarded at 11:45, and include goods from AMS Bowfishing and Mega Mouth, as well as quality local goods. 

All participants must register, and there is a $20 cost for everyone 16 years old and up (registration includes a t-shirt!). 

Thank you to the hosts: The Allegan Conservation District, ODC Network, Lake Allegan Association, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and American Rivers. We’d also like to thank our sponsors, Mega Mouth and AMS Bowfishing!