Winners of the 26th annual Fishing Derby

Posted 6/6/24

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Commissioners held their 26th annual Fishing Derby for Children on April 20 at Lily Pond. The derby had a great turnout, with nearly 250 registered participants.

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Winners of the 26th annual Fishing Derby

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MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Commissioners held their 26th annual Fishing Derby for Children on April 20 at Lily Pond. The derby had a great turnout, with nearly 250 registered participants.

Prizes—including fishing poles, rods and reel kits, and other fishing instruments—were awarded to the largest catch among each age group. Winners are as follows:

5 & under

Ages 6 to 7

Ages 8 to 9

Lucas Beers

Jason Montana

Westlyn Hicks

Catori Voughan

Michael Zuccarelli

Evan Beebe

Johnny Montana

Matthew Marshall

Jayce Ross – Tie

Chelsi Cannalley – Tie

Ages 10 to 11 

Ages 12 to 13

Ages 14 to 15

     

Raylan Spath

Evan Dellatore

Jayce Washer

Mason Beech*

Jacob Yankowicz

Myles Johnson

Michael Gomez

James Barbera

Sampson Dellatore

 

The largest trout recorded was 17 inches long and was caught by Mason Beech in the 12-to-13-year age group.

The grand prize for overall largest trout was a new fishing pole, tackle box, a tote/stadium seat donated by Blue Ridge Communications, and a $25 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods donated by Ray’s Auto.

The commissioners would like to thank the many sponsors and volunteers who made this event a great success. They extended a special thank you to Northwell Health for its generous donation of $5,000, which covered the cost of stocking the pond. The commissioners also thanked the Pike County maintenance staff for setting up the event.

The complete list of sponsors includes:

  • Affordable Medical Transportation
  • Blooming Grove Hunt & Fish Club
  • Blue Ridge Communications
  • Friends of Warrior Football
  • Hagemann's Bait and Tackle
  • Lemon Family
  • LJ Bogumil Inc
  • Luhrs' True Value Hardware
  • Matamoras Rod & Gun Club
  • McGrath Family
  • Northwell Health
  • Pike County Outfitters
  • Pike County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club
  • Pike County Maintenance Staff
  • Pike County Sheriff’s Office
  • Ray’s Truck and Auto Repair Volunteers- Randy Fuller and James Leiser
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