The Leo August Memorial Breakfast was created in memory of past club president Leo August who willed funds to the club to honor each years three most outstanding catches by Knee Deep Club members with prize money and a breakfast where presentations will be made. The winners are established by the highest three percentages of the current club record for game species in the senior division final standings. All yearlong contest rules apply. Prize money is $500 for first, $200 for second, and $100 for third place. A breakfast will be held for the winners by the trustees each year in accordance with Leo August's will.
The Helen August Hybrid Striped Bass Contest is open to both senior and junior members and awards the three largest Hybrid Striped Bass caught with $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third.
The Leo August Memorial winners for the most outstanding catches of 2017:
1st $500 Frank LoSauro 10 lb. 8 oz. Walleye
2nd $200 Eddie Mackin Jr. 10 lb. 7 oz. Striped Bass
3rd $100 Jim Archambault 4 lb. 12 oz. Chain Pickerel
Helen August Contest:
1st $200 Eddie Mackin Jr 10lb 7oz Striper
2nd $100 Jim Welsh 8 lb. 10 oz. Striper
3rd $ 50 Mike Rastiello 8 lb. 8 oz. Striper
William G Clark Youth Fishing Award
Created in memory of Bill Clark, who was instrumental in creating KDC's youth programs,
and honors the greatest catch of the year in our junior yearlong contest with a $100 prize.
11th Annual Bill Clark Youth Award winner - Rob Piotrowski 3 lb.8 oz. White Catfish
Also recognized were Jim Welsh as the 2017 King of the Lake and Max Hughen 2017 Prince of the Lake:
Click here for the 2016 winners!