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G.P.T.S.C.
Mission & Vision

The mission and purposes of the Great Planers Trout and Salmon Club shall be liberally and broadly construed so as to promote sport fishing upon Lake Sakakawea, the Missouri River, Lake Oahe, and other waters in North Dakota.  More specifically, the Club’s purpose is to promote trout and salmon fishing based upon the following principles:

1.         To encourage the exchange of fishing information between Club members

2.         To provide educational opportunities in trout and salmon fishing techniques to Club members and non-members

3.         To help instruct the public and assist agencies to fight pollution of the State’s waters

4.         To encourage the respect of the right of others while engaged in fishing and other marine activities

5.         To provide all practicable assistance to government agencies responsible for fish management programs in North Dakota

6.         To operate as a non-profit, public service organization.

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GPTSC Derby 2009 Results:

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Additional Results:
Provided by Monte Babeck, Derby Chairman

Thirty-five teams caught a total of 28 salmon during the derby. The average weight was 5.47 pounds. That result is on par with the 5.77 average hooked in 2008 when 39 teams pulled in 83 salmon. The 2007 catch was 56 fish averaging 5.3 pounds. The largest salmon caught this year was 10.4 pounds.

The winning team was Mike and Scott Anderson of Bismarck with three salmon weighing 23.8 pounds. They were followed by Al and Kevin Nosbusch, 16.6 pounds; Tom and Bob Siems, 15.8 pounds; Duane VanDame and Odin Tollefson, 14.6 pounds; and Dennis Erhardt and John Baepple, 13.6 pounds

Although the number of salmon fishermen has declined across several low-water years on Lake Sakakawea, the Great Planers have kept the sport of salmon fishing alive in North Dakota through events such as their annual derby. In addition to the adult participation, the derby had 15 entrants in the youth division.

A Special Thanks To

Mr. Monte Babeck,
2009 Derby Chairman Outstanding Job!