LPOIC'S Thanksgiving Derby starts on Saturday

SANDPOINT — Over $10,000 in cash and prizes money — not to mention bragging rights — are up for grabs during the 2019 Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s Thanksgiving Derby.

The derby begins on Saturday and extends to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.

There are adult divisions for rainbow trout and Mackinaw, in addition to two youth divisions for anglers eight years old and younger and for anglers between the ages of 9-13. Anglers aged 13 and under fish for free, although pre-registration is required.

First place in the adult rainbow trout division is worth $2,000, while the awards for second, third and fourth places are $1,000, $750 and $500, respectively. There is also a $2,000 members’ bonus split for club members who place in the adult rainbow division. Those who purchase a 2019 pin stand to win $250 if they catch the largest rainbow trout.

The minimum length for rainbow trout in the adult division is 32 inches.

The minimum rainbow length in the junior division is 28 inches.

There are no minimum lengths for Mackinaw or anglers in the Youth A and B divisions.

The top adult finisher in the lake trout stands to win $1,000. Second-, third- and fourth-place finishers win $500, $300 and $200, respectively. Adults who finish in fifth to 10th place in the lake trout division win $100.

There is also a daily, $150 Mack of the Day award and a $100 prize for the best photo from this year’s event.

Tickets can be purchased at the Captn’s Table, Odie’s Bayside Grocery, North 40 Outfitters, Priest River Marine and Sandpoint Marine. The entry fee is $40 for adults and $20 for juniors.

The awards ceremony is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Bonner Mall.