The
three-day event gives fishermen an
opportunity to catch tagged trout for
prizes. One hundred tagged trout are
put in the lake in conjunction with the
normal trout stocking done by the
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife
Conservation. A drawing from the tags
of all registered trout will determine
the $300.00 grand prize cash winner. A
$100.00 Sr. division and a $50.00 Jr.
division prize will be given for the
heaviest stringer of trout and will be
awarded at the close of the derby. All
tagged trout are worth cash or gifts.
For the
third year,
one registration will be drawn to win a Bass Brat, equipped with an aerated live
well/ice chest, depth finder and troll motor. Sponsors of the boat are
Dobrinski Chevrolet
of Okeene, OK,
Irwin Auto
of Woodward, OK and
Watonga Medical Clinic, Watonga, OK.
Also, this year we will give away a Stay & Play package from Oklahoma State
Parks. Package includes a 1 night stay at the Oklahoma State Park of your
choice, plus one round of golf for 2, including cart.
SENIOR DIVISION AGE 18 AND
OLDER
JUNIOR DIVISION AGE 17 AND
YOUNGER
$100.00 in prize money each
day for the largest trout caught in the Sr. Div.
$50.00 in prize money each
day for the largest trout caught in the Jr. Div.
The heaviest single or stringer of trout do not have to be tagged, but only
trout are eligible.
A trout stamp is no longer required by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.
Valid Oklahoma State fishing licenses are required and are
available at ALCO Discount Store, Hwy 8, and The Bait Shop, 217 E. Russworm Dr., Watonga. All fishing must comply with
Oklahoma State fishing laws.
The trout come from Crystal Lake Fisheries, Ava, Missouri. The successful
participation of the public, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife trout stocking
program at Lake Watonga, the Watonga Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of
Roman Nose State Park, gives the sportsman added incentive for trout fishing.
