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Grand Prize Winner

Luke B. of Backus took home top honors from the June 24 Children’s Fishing Contest. Photos submitted.

   No BIG fish today like last week, but 74 kids came out to enjoy the beautiful and not overly hot weather to catch some fish and eat a lot of hot dogs this week. We had a few ties for Casting Contest and Most Fish in the 6-9 year old category. So cast-off competition occurred and ties were broken. We want to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July. Depending on when you read this, we have contests on both sides of the fourth and we expect high numbers of kids and families attending. We hope to see you there!

Kids fishing contest ages 0-5

At the Hackensack Kid’s Fishing Contest Tuesday, June 24, 24 kids in the 0-5 year old group, caught and released 52 fish. Abigail W. caught the largest fish (8.0 oz.); Henry V. reeled in the first fish; Greson D. landed the most fish (20); and Max J. hooked the smallest fish (3.25 inches).

   This year some of the members of the Hackensack Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will be attending the contests on June 24, July 22, and August 12 to raise awareness of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s ‘Get the Lead Out’ program. Please go through your tackle boxes and bring all your lead tackle to them. They will turn it in and in return give you a sample of lead-free tackle.

Kids fishing contest ages 6-9

23 kids in the 6-9 year old group, caught and released 52 fish. Ryland J. caught the largest fish (5.5 oz.); Henry S. reeled in the first fish; Logan Q landed the most fish (8); and the smallest fish award went to Melanie P. (3.25 inches) .

   The hot dog sponsor this week was Lighthouse Church of Hackensack, an Evangelical Free Church (www.lighthousehackensack.com). Thank you for your help cooking and serving hot dogs.

Kids fishing contest ages 6-9

23 kids in the 6-9 year old group, caught and released 52 fish. Ryland J. caught the largest fish (5.5 oz.); Henry S. reeled in the first fish; Logan Q landed the most fish (8); and the smallest fish award went to Melanie P. (3.25 inches) .

   The dates for this year are every Tuesday, June 10th – August 12th, 2025 from 11am - 12:30 p.m. Be early to register before it starts. We look forward to seeing everyone that can make it.

Minnow Racing Winner

Lydia W. of Blackduck was last week’s minnow race winner.

   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.

Casting Contest Winner

Weston B. of Good Thunder took home top honors in the casting contest.

   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].

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