Another great year for the Alameda Fish Derby

ALAMEDA - The Alameda Fish Derby was another successful tournament.

The 26th annual derby, sponsored by the Souris-Moose Creek Wildlife Federation, took place on Grant Devine Lake on June 24.

A catch-and-release jack-fishing tournament with a prize for the longest fish, it attracted a total of 166 registered participants who weighed in 31 fish altogether.

Don Norbert claimed first place weighing a 14.2-pound fish. Curtis Gordon came in second with a 9.135-lbs jack. Glen Zimmerman was third at 9.120 lbs. Kevin Frith claimed the fourth spot with a jack weighing 7.93 lbs. Ken Valentine made it fifth with 7.245-lbs fish. Hunter Taylor was sixth with a 6.34-lbs result. Paul Skoczylas came in seventh with 6.165 lbs, and Harley Jahn was eighth in the adults' division at 6.06 lbs.

Norbert also had the longest fish, which was 40 inches long, and received another prize for that.

In the youth division, Rhyla Hildebrand came in first with a fish weighing 3.675 lbs, followed by Tucker Gordon with a 3.605-lbs catch and Chase Gordon with a fish weighing 3.55 lbs.

"Congratulations to all our winners," said organizers. "Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. Thank you to all our sponsors and donors for their continued support. Hope to see you all out next year."

The fishing part was followed by supper and prize and cash presentations at the Alameda Rink. Funds raised through the event will be used to support the rink’s operations.