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Goal and Mission

The goals 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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2007 DERBY RESULTS:

Provided by Minot Daily News Kim Fundingsland

The consensus of participants in the Great Planers Trout and
Salmon Club’s 21st Annual Derby was that the quantity of salmon was
down but that the quality was up. The derby was held Saturday at Lake Sakakawea State Park, with 54 teams taking part.

The average size of salmon caught during the annual derby has been
dropping for several years, mostly due to a shrinking forage base and
lack of cold water habitat due to low water levels in Lake Sakakawea.

However, the largest salmon in this year’s derby was a surprising
9.5 pounder brought in by Scott Anderson of Bismarck.
The winning team, Jerry and Brandon Bauer of Mandan,
weighed in four salmon, with a total weight of 22.8 pounds.

GPTS Derby 2007

Additional Results:
Provided by Blair Ihmels, Derby Chairman

Total number of teams  54 (55 teams in 2006)
Fish Caught   56 (86 fish in 2006)
Total Weight Caught     297.9 pounds  (334 pounds in 2006)
Average Weight Caught    5.3 pounds  (3.9 pounds in 2006)
                                                                                               
Dead Center Award: Jason, Jody, Landon Fischer  
Hard Luck Award: Jordan Bosch, Darrell Bosch, Troy Morris                                                                                                            
Largest Fish Youth (12 & under) Brandon Domagala - 6.8 pounds
Largest Fish Teen (13-17 years)  Parker Fischer - 6.8 pounds
Largest Fish Team Scott Anderson - 9.5 pounds

Skipjack Winners: Aaron Hayden, Dave Mohler & Sam Mohler

A Special Thanks To

Blair Ihmels, Derby Chairman for an Outstanding Job!