Anglers catch success in derby

BIG LAKE — A number of anglers netted solid catches during the Big Lake Fall Fishing Derby late last month.

Dave Stanberry hauled in the largest Dolly Varden, a 24-incher that also grabbed him a $250 prize. Linda DeGross and Avidan DeGross each lured in a 20-inch rainbow trout and 23-inch Dolly.

Chloe Wixon was among the top anglers in the youth category, catching a 19.5-inch rainbow.

Big Lake Fall Fishing Derby

Sept. 29, Big Lake

Dolly Varden

1. Dave Stanberry — 24 inches, $250

2. Avidan DeGross — 23, $125

3. Linda DeGross — 23, $125

Trout

1. Linda DeGross — 20 inches, 200

2. Avidan DeGross — 20, 200

3. Brent Nichols — 19.25, 50

4. Tony Joseph — 19.25, 50

Youth Dolly

1. Sebastian Nichols — 15.5 inches

Youth rainbow

1. Chloe Wixon — 19.5 inches

2. Justice Sena — 19

3. Chloe Wixon — 18.5

4. Joslynn Sena — 18

5. Liam Hines — 17.5

6. Lexi Bogner — 17.5

7. Acasia Chapman — 16.5

8. Aurora Streltsora — 16