2023 Kermit Long Fishing Derby

Saturday July 22, 2023

8:00am-4:00pm

 Ages 16 & Under

We had a great day at the annual Kermit Long Fishing Derby today.  A total of 80 entries were logged and 38 children out there fishing.  The recent weather kept the fish deeper than normal this morning but we rebounded this afternoon! Trophies & cash prizes for all categories as well as grand prize giftpacks will be awarded to the top 4 entries for each category, $10, $7, & $5.

Grand Prizes are: Fishing Rod, Bass Pro Gift Card, Net & Tackle Box.

All participants and those who fished with no luck received a loot bag with lures and candy.

Thank you to the KLRA, Paul Caswell from Denne’s Marina for opening up his docks for measuring, Brenda from the Nagaya Parking lot for donating parking spaces for our volunteers, and our in person volunteers Sebastian Lajoie, Ryan Swirla, Mark Swirla, Jenny Daggitt, Ray, Maureen, Matt & Jen Gregory who were at the dock early morning eagerly measuring fish and logging entries.

This year was one for the books, we are very grateful for all the donations we received – everything from fishing gear, candy for loot bags to lunch for the volunteers, we are overwhelmed with the support from our Kahshe friends.

Matt & Jen Gregory, Ray & Maureen Gregory, Bob & Kathy Moores,  Terri & Jerry Holden, Sandy & Paul  Cutting, Greg Suitor, Ryan & Melissa Swirla, Randy & Christina Eldridge, Russ & Lauren  Koenig, Paige Penner,  Peter Dykstra,  Bryan & Jen Long, Mike Bradley & Nick & Pat Swirla.

We, Luke, Erin, Matt & Jen wish to thank all the donors for another successful event on Kahshe. The support from each family does not go unnoticed. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in 2024!