ONLINE: Dane County Youth Fishing Tournament

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press release: The first Annual Dane County Youth Fishing Tournament is underway. This tournament is a summer long competition for youth ages 9-15 ( the day fish is caught AND the day fish is submitted on the app). It is intended for independent anglers who commonly fish in their respective communities on a regular basis. The tournament app is free to download and it is free to register to participate in the tournament. All fish entered must be photographed/documented via the Fish Donkey tournament app 1. Measure fish for length against a bump board or commercial measuring tape 2. Take photo of angler holding fish. A selfie will do. With the lack of pools and youth programming this summer- it is an ideal time to support and encourage healthy safe outdoor activities.

The tournament will run June 22–Sept 20, 2020. Fish must be caught in public Dane County Waters only. Fish must be caught from shore or kayak/canoe. Still time and spots for more Anglers to join in (it is free!)!

As of Aug. 10, we have 82 participating anglers (ages 9-15) from Madison, Verona, Monona, Middleton, DeForest, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Cottage Grove, Oregon, Windsor, and Marshall. There are six categories: all largest by length and the current leading lengths are listed below:

Grand Slam - Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye 71.25 inches

Largemouth Bass 23.75

Northern Pike 30

Smallmouth Bass 21

Walleye 21

Stringer of 5 Largemouth Bass 106.25

At current 353 fish have been verified! (All fish are verified by photos, we encourage catch and release)

Categories: LARGEST (length on bump board) largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and five largemouth bass stringer (largest total length of five largemouth bass over the course of the whole summer).

Social Distancing safe- this is simply a way for local youth anglers to compete against one another via the online app FISH DONKEY. No contact or organized gatherings needed!

Download the free app FISH DONKEY and REGISTER for FREE for the Dane County Youth Fishing Tournament. YES there are prizes.

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