25th Annual Fishing Derby

The Pike County Commissioners held their 25^th Annual Fishing Derby at Lily Pond on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The event had 210 youth participants.

The first place winners among each age group won a new fishing pole, courtesy of Luhrs’ True Value, a tackle box, and a fishing net, provided by Pike County Outfitters. Second place winners received a fishing pole and tackle box. Third place and other winners received a fishing pole. 

The overall largest trout* registered was 20 inches and was caught by 15-year-old Gage Salazar. For this catch, Gage also won an IHOME Charging Station/Bluetooth speaker and a throw blanket, donated by Blue Ridge Communications.

Every registered participant went home with a prize, such as fishing bait, bobbers, hooks, lures, or a scale to weigh fish.

The Commissioners would like to thank the many sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year’s derby a success. The Commissioners extend a special thank you to Northwell Health for their generous donation of $5K, which covered the costs associated with stocking the pond, and also to the Pike County Maintenance staff for setting up the event.

The complete list of sponsors include: