The Township of Laurentian Valley hosted its 3rd annual “LV Ice Fishing Derby” on February 12, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm on Lemke Lake.
Despite the frigid temperature, 65 attendees of all ages came out and braved the cold to enjoy this fun event!
The lucky winners of the day included:
- Longest Fish – Hudson Coulas
- 2nd Longest Fish – Noah Brandt
- 3rd Longest Fish – Barry Kidney
- 4th Longest Fish – Maddie Coulas
- 5th Longest Fish – Molly Coulas
Laurentian Valley gave a very special thank to Rick Klatt for volunteering many hours for the third year in a row.
The Township also recognized councillor Chris Pleau and volunteer Al Corrin, for helping prepare the free lunch, Jody Mitton and Andy Molson for preparing trails and getting the lake ready for the event, along with volunteers Brett Sage, Noah Ranger, Blake Andrews, Albert Lebourveau, Adam Leishman, and Jill Lavendure.
Event sponsors included Reiche Law, Valley Dumpster Inc., Marcels Equipment Service & Recovery, Laurentian Valley Councillor Chris Pleau and Two Hawks Brewing Co.
Jeanne-Lajoie donated hot chocolate and coffee and the Laurentian Valley Fire Department supplied timbits for derby fisherman and fisherwomen.
The Township looks forward to hosting the event again in 2023.
Jeanne-Lajoie serving hot chocolate and coffee
3rd annual LV Ice Fishing Derby
Fish Measuring Station
5th Place – Molly Coulas
4th Place – Maddie Coulas
3rd Place – Barry Kidney
2nd Place – Noah Brant
1st Place – Hudson Coulas
