Category: General Tadpole/Frog Derby

Tadpole Derby
Tadpole/Frog Derby


August 3, 2024

Friends of Sugarite Canyon State Park is hosting its inaugural Tadpole/ Frog Derby.

Contestants allowable ages are 4-14, prizes awarded in 4 age groups. Contestants are allowed to catch with their own nets. 1 net/contestant (Net mouth must be 12″ or less). Swim or water shoes/ footwear are encouraged for feet protection (Participation at own risk).

Contestants must register, with legal guardian present, at Lake Maloya prior to presenting their catch.
Ages 4-8 registration cost = $1.00/contestant
Ages 9-14 registration cost = $2.00/contestant
Registration start time = 8:30 am Registration closed = 11:30 am

Limit = 10 Tadpoles or frogs per contestant. Prizes for heaviest haul and 2nd heaviest haul per age group. Weigh out closed at 12:00 pm (noon) Prizes presented shortly after Weigh out, approx. 12:30 pm

The regular Park Entrance Fee applies. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees: Park and Registration Fees
Contact: Sugarite Canyon State Park 575-445-5607

Tadpole Derby

Lake Maloya - Sugarite Canyon State Park
575-445-5607

Ages 4-8 registration cost = $1.00/contestant
Ages 9-14 registration cost = $2.00/contestant

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