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METHODS OF FISHING and BOUNDARIES:
A Competitor must be registered in the Derby BEFORE
commencing to fish. From the moment a fish strikes or takes
a bait or lure, the angler must hook, fight and land or boat the
fish without the aid of any other person except that another
person may grasp the leader in order to gaff or net the fish.
SHORE:
All fish entereAll fish entered as shore fish must be caught from the
shores of Martha’s Vineyard or Chappaquiddick Islands.
Fish caught from rafted boats along Memorial Wharf in
Edgartown, accessible by the general public, will be considered
shore fish.
BOAT:
Fish caught from a private boat anchored to the shore or
tied to a dock will be considered boat fish. In the event that
there is a question as to whether or not a fish is to be considered
a boat or shore fish, the Derby Committee will determine
the category and that decision will be the final. All fish
entered as boat fish must be caught from a boat which is
within the posted bounds of the Derby. The bounds are delineated
on the enclosed map. An eligible fish must not be
transported outside the bounds. Each boat participating in
the Derby must be in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard
safety regulations. No fish caught from a boat may touch
any land except Martha’s Vineyard. Boats may refuel in Falmouth
and Nantucket Harbors, but fish must remain on
board.
e.g. – Fish caught from a boat tied to Oak Bluffs Steamship
Pier will be considered a Boat Fish.
e.g. – Edgartown Water Barge is considered a boat.