Sanford Elks MCCP Committee

03/27/2026

03/03/2026

Thanks to perfect weather our 246 participants enjoyed a fun-filled day at our 16th Annual Square Pond Fishing Derby in support of MCCP! The Sanford Elks MCCP Committee would like to thank all who participated in the Derby and to the dedicated volunteers whose commitment and hard work made this event such a success!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors! We are fortunate to have many sponsors who support us year after year, and we are thrilled to welcome several new sponsors who joined us this year in supporting MCCP!

Gold Sponsors: Caron Engineering, Inc, On The Level Construction.

Silver Sponsors: Advanced Building Products, Inc, Caleb Chessie Excavation LLC, Hazelwood Handyman, Kittredge Plumbing & Heating, Lake Living Consultants, Marc Motors, Nexgen Tooling LLC, Seavey & Sons Builders, Spang Builders.

Bronze Sponsors: All Seasons HVAC, Arundel Homes, Ash Cove Construction, Atlantic Federal Credit Union, Beaudoin Dental, Coastal Winair, Dan Davis Sales Inc, Genest Precast, Great East Consulting Services, J.M. Builders, Kennebunk Savings, Labbe Excavating, Inc, Maine Roofing Experts, Page Electric LLC, Moody's Collision Centers, Patco Construction, Inc., Renell Excavation, Sanford ME Elks Lodge #1470.

1st Place Adult Prize Sponsor Wolves Social Club, 2nd Place Adult Prize Sponsor York Flashings, 3rd Place Adult Prize Sponsor Charles A. Plante & Sons, Kids Prize Sponsor Spang Landscaping & Excavation.

Friend Sponsors; Chandler's Automotive, Deering Center Dental, Mousam River Dentistry, N.M. Curtis Earthworks, Inc, Sanford Elks #1470 PER, Troiano & Hanselmann Inc, Webb Law Firm.

Congratulations to the prize winners! Adults: 1st Place: Dan Labell – 24 1/8" Trout, 2nd Place; James Savage – 23 1/4" Trout, 3rd Place: Mia Wolfinger – 20 3/4" Bass. Kids: 1st Place: Rylee Wolfinger – 23 7/8" Pickerel, 2nd Place; Emma Tripp – 19 1/8" Bass, 3rd Place; Will Kochka – 19" Bass.

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised over $27,000, our biggest year yet! These funds help MCCP provide life-changing pediatric cancer and blood disorder treatments, plus vital support services for children and their families. We couldn't do this without you.

Anyone wishing to help us support MCCP kids and their families after the derby, please visit https://fundraising.mmc.org/sanfordelksfishingderby.

02/15/2026

What an incredible day at our 16th Annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program Fishing Derby! 🎣☀️

To everyone who joined us today — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We were blessed with beautiful sunshine, an abundance of amazing fish entered, and most importantly, smiles on so many faces. Seeing our community come together for such a meaningful cause is truly what makes this event so special year after year.

A sincere thank you to our generous sponsors who make this derby — and every derby — possible. Your continued support allows us to carry on this tradition and support an amazing cause.

Thank you as well to our dedicated MCCP committee members who work tirelessly behind the scenes to organize and run this event. Your time, effort, and passion do not go unnoticed.

And congratulations to all of our derby winners!

Adults:
🥇 1st Place: Dan Labell – 24 1/8" Trout
🥈 2nd Place: James Savage – 23 1/4" Trout
🥉 3rd Place: Mia Wolfinger – 20 3/4" Bass

Children:
🥇 1st Place: Rylee Wolfinger – 23 7/8" Pickerel
🥈 2nd Place: Emma Tripp – 19 1/8" Bass
🥉 3rd Place: Will Kochka – 19" Bass

We are so grateful for each and every one of you who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and supported this special day.

We can’t wait to see you all again next year! 💙🎣

02/15/2026

More coming in!!! 20 minutes left.

02/15/2026

Seacoast Oldies on the spot! Come by and say hi!

02/15/2026

02/15/2026

Fish are coming in!

02/15/2026

*Square Pond Derby Coverage*

Live updates will be posted on this page.

Leaderboard: To follow along with the derby leader board, this link will have live updates as fish are entered throughout the day. Catch a fish? Check this board before you bring it up, you could save a fishes life.

Parking: Will be directed off of West Shore Drive to the boat lauch parking lot. You will be directed on where to park and the easiest way to get on the hard water.

Registration goes until 10am!

02/14/2026

🎣☀️ Have you registered yet?! ☀️🎣

Join us tomorrow for the Fishing Derby in support of the incredible Maine Children's Cancer Program .

It’s going to be a beautiful day — sunshine, fresh air, and quality time with friends and family — all while helping Maine kids and families facing cancer. There’s no better way to spend the day than on the water for a cause that truly matters.
Let’s reel in some fun and make a difference together!

February 15, 2026 6:00 am - 2:00 pm Measuring Trailer: West Shore Drive, Acton Maine Ticket Sales Will End 02/15/2026 at 10am To view and read the derby guidelines & rules click here TO DONATE TO THE MAINE CHILDREN’S CANCER PROGRAM, PLEASE CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW Donate Ticket Type Price Qty. Cart....