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   Week 2 was rained out but Week 3 made up for it with the wonderful sunshine and a little wind.

   The kids were catching a lot more fish this week, with quite a few catching their first fish ever. A couple of bass, bullheads, and lots of panfish were caught and released. 

Grand Prize Winner

Clodagh R. from Omaha, NE took home top honors from the June 25 Children’s Fishing Contest. Photos submitted.

   The hot dog sponsor this week was The Lighthouse Church in Hackensack (www.lighthousehackensack.com). A special thank you to Pastor Loren Fritze who came down and deep cleaned the hot dog grill.

Kids fishing contest ages 0-5

At the Hackensack Kid’s Fishing Contest Tuesday, June 25,  35 kids in the 0-5 year old group, caught and released 26 fish. Olivia H. caught the largest fish (4.2 oz.); Alison V. reeled in the first fish; Henry V. landed the most fish (4); and Hudson H. hooked the smallest fish (3 1/2 inches).

   The dates for this year are every Tuesday, June 11th – August 13th, 2024 from 11am - 12:30pm. Be early to register before it starts. We look forward to seeing everyone that can make it.

Kids fishing contest ages 6-9

At the June 25, Hackensack Kid’s Fishing Contest, 25 kids in the 6-9 year old group, caught and released 75 fish. Ferlin S. caught the largest fish (12.3 oz.); Jagr D. reeled in the first fish; Emmery V. landed the most fish (15); and the smallest fish was hooked by Tiersa H. (3 5/8 inches) .

   Visit our Facebook page to view the weekly photos. You can search Facebook for “Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest” and click on the Photo Album link on Facebook. Once on the photos page, you can select Album and go to the week you would like to look at.

Kids fishing contest ages 10-15

In the 10-15 year old group, Tuesday, June 25, 25 kids caught and released 121 fish. Cullen E. hooked the largest fish (18 oz.); the first fish was caught by Van P.; Valarie L. caught the most fish (25) and the smallest fish (2 7/8 inches) was landed by Geena L.

   If you are interested in helping as a volunteer or in sponsoring our contest next year, contact Bill Kennedy at 218.838.9468 or [email protected].

Minnow Racing Winner

Blake B. of Longville was last week’s minnow race winner.

Casting Contest Winner

David E. of Randall took home top honors in the casting contest.

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