Many Fish Were Caught During Chamber's 26th Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Though it felt more like early spring than winter on Feb. 3, a total of 71 participants came out to the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture's 26th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 3. A total of 134 holes were sold at the Fishing Access Site – Dredge Cuts Trout Pond, where the Derby was held, with a total of 68 fish brought to the weight master during noon and 3 p.m., though many more were caught throughout the event.

A guaranteed $2,000 first place was awarded to Trevor Adams, of Nashua, who caught a 6.76 pound Northern at 1:30 p.m.

Second place for $600 was awarded to Wes Phillips, of Opheim, with a 5.46 pound Northern caught at 2:06 p.m.

Third place for $300 was awarded to Colton Danielson, from Plentywood, with a .32 pound Rainbow Trout caught at 12:38 p.m.

Fourth place for $100 was awarded to Dave Nordella, from Livingston, Mont., with a .3 pound Rainbow Trout caught at 12:33 p.m. He was tied by Larry Branson, from Wolf Point, but Nordella caught his fish first.

Smallest fish for $50 in chamber big bucks was caught by Jeff Yoss and Teagen Overcast with a .06 pound Rainbow Trout.

After the event, participants gathered at the Gateway in Fort Peck for the awards ceremony and to tell their fishing stories.

This year's tournament was sponsored by Nemont Beverage, Agland Coop, T&R Trucking, Cape Air, Scottie Express Wash, Coca Cola, D&G Sports and Western, Edward Jones, Ezzies Wholesale, Independence Bank, JR's Party Store #24, Lakeridge Lodge & Bait Shop, Fort Peck Marina & Bar, Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Cottonwood Inn & Suites, KLTZ Mix 93, Bank of Glasgow, Opportunity Bank, Hi-Line Ford, Nemont, Reynolds, Prairie Travelers, Glasgow Auto Sales, Thompson & Sons, The Gateway, Interstate Engineering, and Farm Bureau Insurance/Shane Gibson.