A special "THANK YOU" to all of the volunteers, prize sponsors and advertisers that helped with the 2025 Menahga Family Fishing Derby.

The Menahga Civic and Commerce Assn wishes to thank everyone who sold and purchased Fishing Derby Tickets, donated on-ice prizes, and all those who participated on the ice. Congratulations to all the winners and, a thank-you to Dave Treinen for chairing the event, with the assistance of Justin Day, Supt Jay Kjos and his wife, Mary and, to the Bird Busters for providing food, drinks and bait.

The Menahga Civic & Commerce is looking to the community for someone to chair this event in 2025. If interested, please contact Liz Olson at (218) 329-5645 or send an email to lizolson@wcta.net. 

50/50 Split the Pot Grand Prize Winner Brian Roepke of Hutchinson MN received $2,720.

On-ice results:

Category 1 - Northern Pike, Walleye or Bass

Largest Fish $100: Chase Josephson, 1# 14.1oz Bass

2nd Largest Fish $75: Dustin Ohm, 1# 8.6 oz Bass

3rd Largest Fish $50: Tyler Kumpula, 1# 8.2 oz Bass

Category 2 - Pan Fish; Crappie, Blue Gill, Perch, etc.

No fish registered in Category 2 during derby.

Overall 3rd Largest Fish Caught

$500: Tyler Kumpula, 1# 8.2 oz Bass