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SUMMARY:Trout Unlimited's 1st Annual Perch Derby - Lake Sammamish State Park
DESCRIPTION:Lake Sammamish State Park is holding the first ever perch derby. On September 15\, Trout Unlimited will be hosting this fishing competition for fishermen and women of all ages at the Lake Sammamish State Park boat launch from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.\n\nAnglers may fish anywhere on the lake they can access legally. The derby will include two divisions\, adult and youth ages 15 and under. Pre-registration fees are $20 per adult\, $5 per youth. On-site registration will be $30 per adult and $15 per youth. All proceeds from this event will be used for Lake Sammamish kokanee restoration and outreach.\n\nThere are numerous places at the park where anglers can fish from shore as well. Many choose to fish from the beaches or boat docks. In addition to perch\, sport fish in Lake Sammamish include bass\, black crappie\, sunfish\, catfish\, and the occasional cutthroat. Please note that native kokanee salmon are not open for fishing and should be released ASAP.\n\nThis tournament will specifically target yellow perch. Yellow perch were planted by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Lake Sammamish many decades ago. They are abundant and are predators of the endangered kokanee salmon at certain life stages. The derby will not only help to reduce the number of perch in the lake but will educate anglers about kokanee salmon and the ongoing work to improve the watersheds and health of Lake Sammamish. More information on Lake Sammamish kokanee restoration efforts can be found at http://lakesammamishkokanee.com/.\n\nAnglers will be allowed to weigh in a max of 25 yellow perch. All fish will be weighed and measured and returned to the angler for personal consumption. In the Adult division\, $200 Cash will be given to the winning angler in each category for longest fish\, heaviest fish\, and highest combined weight of catch. Youth Anglers will be able to win $50 Dicks Sporting Goods vouchers for the winner in each category. Additional Prizes will be raffled to participants.  The Snoqualmie Tribe\, Dicks Sporting Goods\, Cut Loose Caboose Barber\, Bass Pro Shops\, PCC\, the Coho Caf  and Work Wear Place have generously donated prizes for the derby.\n\nTo register for the derby\, visit https://tinyurl.com/perchderby. For more information or if you would like to support this event\, contact David Kyle at Trout Unlimited at dkyle@tu.org or (425) 287-2370.\n\nTrout Unlimited (TU) is a national nonprofit whose mission is to conserve\, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.\n\nA fishing liscense is required to participate in the Derby.  A Discover Pass is also required for vehicle access to the park. Passes can be purchased at the park or online\n\nat www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">Lake Sammamish State Park is holding the first ever perch derby. On September 15\, Trout Unlimited will be hosting this fishing competition for fishermen and women of all ages at the Lake Sammamish State Park boat launch from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">Anglers may fish anywhere on the lake they can access legally. The derby will include two divisions\, adult and youth ages 15 and under. Pre-registration fees are $20 per adult\, $5 per youth. On-site registration will be $30 per adult and $15 per youth. All proceeds from this event will be used for Lake Sammamish kokanee restoration and outreach.</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">There are numerous places at the park where anglers can fish from shore as well. Many choose to fish from the beaches or boat docks. In addition to perch\, sport fish in Lake Sammamish include bass\, black crappie\, sunfish\, catfish\, and the occasional cutthroat. Please note that native kokanee salmon are not open for fishing and should be released ASAP.</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">This tournament will specifically target yellow perch. Yellow perch were planted by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Lake Sammamish many decades ago. They are abundant and are predators of the endangered kokanee salmon at certain life stages. The derby will not only help to reduce the number of perch in the lake but will educate anglers about kokanee salmon and the ongoing work to improve the watersheds and health of Lake Sammamish. More information on Lake Sammamish kokanee restoration efforts can be found at <a href="http://lakesammamishkokanee.com/">http://lakesammamishkokanee.com/</a>.</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">Anglers will be allowed to weigh in a max of 25 yellow perch. All fish will be weighed and measured and returned to the angler for personal consumption. In the Adult division\, $200 Cash will be given to the winning angler in each category for longest fish\, heaviest fish\, and highest combined weight of catch. Youth Anglers will be able to win $50 Dicks Sporting Goods vouchers for the winner in each category. Additional Prizes will be raffled to participants.&nbsp\; The Snoqualmie Tribe\, Dicks Sporting Goods\, Cut Loose Caboose Barber\, Bass Pro Shops\, PCC\, the Coho Caf&eacute\; and Work Wear Place have generously donated prizes for the derby.</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">To register for the derby\, visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/perchderby">https://tinyurl.com/perchderby</a>. For more information or if you would like to support this event\, contact David Kyle at Trout Unlimited at <a href="mailto:dkyle@tu.org">dkyle@tu.org</a> or (425) 287-2370.</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">Trout Unlimited (TU) is a national nonprofit whose mission is to conserve\, protect and restore North America&rsquo\;s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">A fishing liscense is required to participate in the Derby.&nbsp\; A Discover Pass is also required for vehicle access to the park. Passes can be purchased at the park or online</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:#292929\; font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif">at <a href="http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov">www.discoverpass.wa.gov</a>.</span></p>\n
LOCATION:Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch 4455 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE\, Issaquah\, WA 98029
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DTSTAMP:20260418T112118Z
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