The 29th annual Public Safety Youth Fishing Derby was held last Thursday. The Muskegon Police Department, Muskegon Fire Department, Muskegon Township Police Department, and Michigan DNR spent the afternoon fishing and engaging with area youth, awarding the derby winners, and giving away numerous door prizes. The goal of the derby is to bring youth and public safety officials together for a positive activity and help build relationships. Great job to the following derby winners:
8 Year Olds
-1st Place – Lorenzo Sustaita (biggest fish overall at 15″)
-2nd Place – Avery Woirol
-3rd Place – Monroe Kelly
9 Year Olds
-1st Place – Meier Thompson
-2nd Place – Skyler Foster
-3rd Place – Lucian Davis
10 Year Olds
-1st Place – Kade Mueller
-2nd Place – Aidan Ward
-3rd Place – Gavin Woirol
11 Year Olds
-1st Place – Nolan Montgomery
-2nd Place – Ryan VanAelst
-3rd Place – Janaii Smith
12 Year Olds
-1st Place – Bradley VanAelst
-2nd Place – Reed Cutler
-3rd Place – Jaili Duff
Muskegon Public Safety thanks the following partners for their donations to help make the fishing derby happen: Pulaski Lodge PNA Group 2809, Tommy Davis Memorial Fund, West Michigan Wildlife Association, Jake Kantola State Farm, Lakeside Neighborhood Association, Jackson Hill Neighborhood Association, Marquette Neighborhood Association, Fishermans Landing, Trophy House, Snug Harbor Outdoors, G&L, and Zebco
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