Prizes awarded in RRG&SA first-ever kids’ fishing derby

OQUOSSOC — The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association held its first Kids’ Fishing Derby on July 7. Beautiful weather welcomed 82 children with their parents, grandparents, and counselors to the RRG&SA Kids’ Fishing Pond, adjacent to the clubhouse on Old Skiway Road.
Each of three age categories had 30 minutes to catch up to three fish. The fish were measured and cleaned for the children to take home. After the competition, all children were given commemorative RRG&SA medals. T
rophies were given for the longest fish caught in each age category. The trophy winners were:
Ages 4-6
1st place Liam Watkin
2nd place Brooklyn White
3rd place Daxton Melcher
Ages 7-10
1st place Broden LeClerc
2nd place Jonah Williams
3rd place Cayden Curtiss
Ages 11-15
1st place Gabe Williams
2nd place Taylor Crocker
3rd place Riley Cormier
In addition, 15 children won gift certificates to River’s Edge Sport Shop, and one child won a lifetime Maine fishing license.
Because of the success of this event, RRG&SA will plan to make this an annual event. It was heartwarming to see so many children enjoying the great outdoor sport that made Rangeley famous, organizer’s said.
The proceeds from the Mooselookmeguntic Salmon Derby held in June made the Kid’s Fishing Derby possible, sponsored by many local businesses and organizations.