The 14th annual Heikki Lunta fishing derby will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Tickets are available at Buck's Party Store, Chapper's Pub and Holiday Station Store in Negaunee, Wilderness Sports and Holiday Station Store in Ishpeming, and Gwinn Bait & Tackle, beginning January 1.

Pre-registration is $5 for adults and $1 for kids 12 and younger; on event day, the charge is $6 for adults and $2 for children. State of Michigan rules and regulations apply and a valid Michigan fishing license is required.

At the event’s 3:00 p.m. conclusion, a variety of prizes in various categories will be awarded in both adult and youth categories. Same-day registration and weigh-in will take place at Paisano’s Pizza, on the shores of Teal Lake.

All participants are eligible for raffle prizes and all youth participants will receive prizes. Must be present to win!

New categories and prizes will be available this year.

Adult classes
Largest perch $150
Second largest perch $75
Third largest perch $50

Largest walleye $150
Second largest walleye $75
Third largest walleye $50

12 & younger classes
Largest perch $75
Second largest perch $50
Third largest perch $25

Largest walleye $75
Second largest walleye $50
Third largest walleye $25

Open classes
Largest sucker $50
Largest fish registered by noon $50

Thanks to the 2008 Fishing Derby Sponsors

2007 Results

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