More Than 200 Kids Compete at 28th Annual Pike County Fishing Derby

MILFORD, Pa. — More than 200 Pike County children competed Saturday, April 18, at the 28th Annual Pike County Commissioners Fishing Derby for Children under 15, held at Lily Pond, with this year’s top prize resulting in a tie for the largest catch.

Officials said two anglers—Alaska Hicks, competing in the 5 & under division, and Levi Ligenzowski from the 6 & 7 year division—each landed a trout measuring 16½ inches, tying for the overall largest catch of the day.

Results were as follows:

5 & Under

1st — Alaska Hicks, 16½”*
2nd — Gabriel Vega, 12”
3rd — Mason Ligenzowski, 11½”

6 & 7 Year Olds

1st — Levi Ligenzowski, 16½”*
2nd — Jason Montana, 12½”
3rd — Weslyn Hicks, 10½”

8 & 9 Year Olds

1st — Lacy Imperiale, 12”
2nd — Mia Ligenzowski, 11½”

10 & 11 Year Olds

1st — Johnny Montana, 13”
2nd — Jace Ross, 13”
3rd — Nick Imperiale, 12”

12 & 13 Year Olds

1st — Johnny Marrone, 11”
2nd — Kennedy Stead, 11”
3rd — Sage Stead, 11”

14 & 15 Year Olds

1st — Anthony Marrone, 11½”

Photos from the derby are available on the county website at www.pikepa.org/fishingderby2026.

Image (Left to Right): Jonathan Mignola, Senior Director, Western Region Ambulatory Operations, Northwell Health; Karyn Treval, Assistant Vice President, Metro Market, Northwell Health; Pike County Commissioner Ronald R. Schmalzle; Levi Ligenzowski, Grand Prize Winner; State Representative Jeff Olsommer; Alaska Hicks, Grand Prize Winner; and Tyler Hicks. (Pike County Government)