Fishing derby on Lake Winnipesaukee set for Friday
More than $50,000 in prizes will be awarded
Updated: 6:00 AM EDT May 15, 2013
Paula Tracy
Escape Outside Editor
Lake Winnipesaukee will be hosting New Hampshire's leading annual Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout derby beginning Friday.More than $50,000 in prizes will be awarded to anglers with the biggest fish in the 31st Annual Winni Derby, presented by the Laconia Rotary Club.The fishing is only on Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire Friday through Sunday, and winners will have to submit to a lie detector test to be sure the fish they have in their possession came to them according to the rules.Anglers come from all over New England participate and seem to agree that the rules make it a fair event.Last year, anglers enjoyed a great turnout and summer-like weather, though that is not always the greatest conditions for fishing.This year, the weather looks pretty fair again, which will be good for turnout.Last year, there were over 175 fish registered. Winning last year in the adult salmon division was Shane Nassar from Ashland. His fish weighed 5.42 pounds and was 24.875 inches.In the trout division last year, Jeremy Bryer from Bar Harbor, Maine, won with a trout weighing 9.18 lbs and measuring 30 inches. That's a big fish.In the junior salmon division, Sam Zdon from Hillsboro won with a 4.26-pound fish measuring 23.625 inches.19003418Also, the 1st Annual Rick Davis Sportsman Award went to Richard Durmot, Jr. of Manchester.The event began in the 1980s as a way to counter an overstocking of landlocked salmon. It has become very popular.Partnering in the event is the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, which is directly responsible for the wise use and protection of the fishery.The event is also a fundraiser to support an upgrade of better feed for the hatchery, and many local charities also benefit from the event.As a way to encourage more younger participants, the first 50 juniors who register will get free fishing rods, compliments of Cabella's.The entry fee is $40 per adult and $30 for juniors (under the age of 16 upon completion of the derby).Outlets will have entry forms until the close of business on Thursday, and you can register online at www.winniderby.com until 11 p.m. Thursday night.Late registration will be available at A.J.'s Bait & Tackle, Main Street, Meredith, Martel's Bait & Sport Shop, Winnisquam Ave, Laconia and online.Paula Tracy writes about the outdoors for wmur.com and can be reached at paulatracy@roadrunner.com.
LACONIA, N.H. —
Lake Winnipesaukee will be hosting New Hampshire's leading annual Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout derby beginning Friday.
More than $50,000 in prizes will be awarded to anglers with the biggest fish in the 31st Annual Winni Derby, presented by the Laconia Rotary Club.
The fishing is only on Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire Friday through Sunday, and winners will have to submit to a lie detector test to be sure the fish they have in their possession came to them according to the rules.
Anglers come from all over New England participate and seem to agree that the rules make it a fair event.
Last year, anglers enjoyed a great turnout and summer-like weather, though that is not always the greatest conditions for fishing.
This year, the weather looks pretty fair again, which will be good for turnout.
Last year, there were over 175 fish registered. Winning last year in the adult salmon division was Shane Nassar from Ashland. His fish weighed 5.42 pounds and was 24.875 inches.
In the trout division last year, Jeremy Bryer from Bar Harbor, Maine, won with a trout weighing 9.18 lbs and measuring 30 inches. That's a big fish.
In the junior salmon division, Sam Zdon from Hillsboro won with a 4.26-pound fish measuring 23.625 inches.
Also, the 1st Annual Rick Davis Sportsman Award went to Richard Durmot, Jr. of Manchester.
The event began in the 1980s as a way to counter an overstocking of landlocked salmon. It has become very popular.
Partnering in the event is the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, which is directly responsible for the wise use and protection of the fishery.
The event is also a fundraiser to support an upgrade of better feed for the hatchery, and many local charities also benefit from the event.
As a way to encourage more younger participants, the first 50 juniors who register will get free fishing rods, compliments of Cabella's.
The entry fee is $40 per adult and $30 for juniors (under the age of 16 upon completion of the derby).
Outlets will have entry forms until the close of business on Thursday, and you can register online at www.winniderby.com until 11 p.m. Thursday night.
Late registration will be available at A.J.'s Bait & Tackle, Main Street, Meredith, Martel's Bait & Sport Shop, Winnisquam Ave, Laconia and online.
Paula Tracy writes about the outdoors for wmur.com and can be reached at paulatracy@roadrunner.com.