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 2020:
1st $500 Donald Rolfs 11 lb. 5 oz. Walleye
2nd $200 Paul Grel 9 lb. 8 oz. Hybrid Striper
3rd $100 John Moran 4 lb. 2 oz. Smallmouth Bass
Helen August Contest:
1st $200 Paul Grel 9 lb 8oz Striper
2nd $100 Lou Marcucci 8 lb. 13 oz. Striper
3rd $ 50 Sabrina Mackin 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.
The 2020 Bill Clark Youth Award winners - Jake Bozik 5 lb. 14 oz. Largemouth Bass, and Max Hughen 1 lb 15 oz Yellow Perch
Also recognized were Jim Welsh as the 2020 King of the Lake and Jake Bozik 2020 Prince of the Lake.
Click here for the 2019 winners!