Fishing Contest February 14th, 2009

As a part of the 3rd Annual Winterfest, the Perch Derby challenges you to catch the largest perch in Pentwater Lake from 11am - 4pm on Saturday 2/14/09.  Registration is at Cenzo’s, the local grocery store in Pentwater, where measurements will take place.  There are 3 trophies in the adult division and 3 trophies in the 14 and under division.  BONUS:  This tournament takes place during the State of Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend so no license is required!

My fishing source (and tournament director), Joe, reports that the best rig at this time appears to be a 2-hook crappie rig with minnows.  He rates the fishing of perch to currently be “slow but steady” but everyone on the ice is hopeful that the big schools of perch will come into Pentwater Lake by the end of February, like they did last year.

Channel Lane Inn has rooms available starting at $60/night.  All rooms have well-stocked kitchens where you can fry the perch you caught for your dinner!