The 17th Annual Schroon Lake Ice Fishing Derby was a huge success. The two day (March 7&8) event had 554 contestants who enjoyed the wonderful weather and vied for the many prizes. 

The winners were: Northern Pike; 1st place, Jim Duntley (11.17 lbs), 2nd place, Ted Meade (10.46 lbs), 3rd place Billy Taylor (9.64 lbs).

Lake Trout; 1st place, Carter Hart (10.81 lbs), 2nd place, C J Prosser (6.90 lbs), 3rd place, Keith Sheerer (6.28 lbs).

Salmon; 1st place, Robert Vogel (3.55 lbs), 2nd place, Billy Taylor (3.16 lbs).

Perch; Joe Knizek (1.40 lbs).

Pickerel; Judy Harrington (3.10 lbs).

Pack Basket Raffle was won by Dennis Furushima; A Carhart Jacket by David Vermculen; A 2nd Carhart Jacket by Jennifer Knapp. 

Ice Auger Raffle was won by David Johnson. 

Hourly door prizes were drawn both days and also presented to the winning entrees. 

The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club would like to thank all participants, all who donated towards the prizes, and all the volunteers who made this a most successful weekend.


Don Sage, President, SLF&GC