Clowes lands biggest catch at annual Conestogo Lake derby

The annual fishing derby at the Conestogo Lake Conservation Area was held on July 10.

Organizers stated there was a tremendous turn out, with 91 adults and 38 kids registered.

Anglers set out to catch catfish, smallmouth bass and pike. Lots of fish where caught throughout the day.

Prizes were awarded for 1st and 2nd place in adult and kid divisions.

Kids biggest fish was a pike caught by Shawn Culp. It measured 58cm or 22.75 inches.

Adult biggest fish was a 69cm (27.25 inch) pike caught by Jason Clowes.

The $5 big fish pool was won by Jason Clowes for his 69cm pike and Fred Vandeberg for his 45cm smallmouth bass the pair of anglers split $260.

Kids bass 1st place was a 32.7cm fish, caught by Kyle Helmka. Hudson Woolner was 2nd with his 30.5cm bass.

Kids pike 1st was a 58cm  catch by Shawn Culp and was the only one entered.

Kids catfish 1st was 27cm caught by Travis Forester. Second was 26cm caught by Eva Forester.

Adult pike 1st was 69cm caught by Jason Clowes. Second was 60cm caught by Dave Madin.

Adult bass 1st was 45cm caught by Fred Vandeberg. Second was 41cm caught by Geoff Dubrick.

The weather was perfect and anglers all had fun. Anyone who entered had a chance at several draw prizes. Conestogo Lake officials thanked all the sponsors for the event.