Fish were caught, holes were drilled, and the Lake Lenore Lions Ice fishing derby was a great success.
The catch and release derby was looking for Walleye, Northern Pike and Perch.
Myrlen Kleiboer was a participant in the derby.
He describes why he ice fishes every year.
"Ice fishing is kind of neat. You get out here, and it's kind of a social atmosphere for us, and I don't know, it's just something to do in the winter time that gets you out of the house."
Kleiboer says this isn't his first Lake Lenore derby.
"We've come now 4 or 5 years in a row. It's a good cause and something that's a lot of fun to do."
Kleiboer explains it isn't just about the fishing.
"If it's specifically about here, it's a good cause, a good place for the money to go for the community and stuff, and it's enjoyable, you get to meet new people out here, and it's a good time."
Prizes were available to first, second and third place, as well as a prize for the smallest fish.
Prizes went as followed:
Biggest Fish: 50% Payout
Second Biggest Fish: 25% Payout
Third Biggest Fish: 15% Payout
Smallest Fish: 10% Payout
Biggest Walleye (Sponsored by Horizon Fertilizers): $500 bonus
Biggest Perch (Sponsored by Hillside Gravel): $250 bonus
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