Alden Abbott, in the age 10-11 group, caught the largest trout in the fishing contest, 20 inches long.
The Pike County Commissioners held their 24th Annual Fishing Derby at the Lily Pond on Saturday, April 23, 2022, with about 278 children registered in attendance. Many random drawing prizes were awarded to children in various age groups. The largest trout registered was 20 inches long.
Fishing poles, rod and reel kits and various fishing accessories were awarded to the following children for the largest catch:
5 & under 6 & 7 yr olds 8 & 9 yr olds
Mia Ligenzowski – 16” Lenox Voelker – 17” Thomas Walters-18”
Leyla Andierdo – 14 ½” Karlyn Haass – 16” Damian Jones – 17”
Levi Ligenzowski – 14” Ava Seven – 15” (TIE) Colton Voelker – 16 ½”
Matthew Marshall – 15” (TIE)
10 & 11 yr olds 12 & 13 yr olds 14 & 15 yr olds
*Alden Abbott – 20” Brody Rawa – 19 ½ “ Samantha Stead – 16 ½ “
Blake Mady – 19” Riley Peterson – 15” Richard Clay – 14 ½ “
Leah Ford – 16” (TIE) Tim Clay – 13” (TIE) Briana Walters – 14”
Haiden Sanford – 16” (TIE) Sebastian Lamond – 13” (TIE)
The Pike County Commissioners would like to thank the many sponsors and volunteers involved in the event.