Although the Wolford Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament started in sub-zero temperatures, the sun quickly rose in a blue sky, warming up the competitors. Kremmling’s tournament celebrated its 26th consecutive year, with a large crowd of over 500 contestants. Some anglers were veterans of the event, while others were casting a line into the icy water for the first time.
The Kremmling Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, with assistance from the Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA staff. Children and adults enjoyed the winning catches, in addition to the raffles.
Dylan Vigil with his catch. Dylan won 8th place in the Kids’ Biggest Fish competition.
Kremmling Chamber of Commerce/Courtesy photo
Dylan Vigil with his catch. Dylan won 8th place in the Kids’ Biggest Fish competition. Winners (measured by length and girth) and prize amounts
Biggest fish of the day:
First: Manny Varela – 30.5 inches – $1,200
Second: Jim Hirsch – 29 inches – $800
Third: Margaria Gallegos – 29 inches – $700
Fourth: Johan Theodore – 28.5 inches – $600
Fifth: Lauren Kope – 27.5 inches – $500
Sixth: Edward Romero – 26.5 inches – $400
Seventh and Eighth: Michael Beck – 26.5 inches (twice) – $500
Ninth: Wade Jansen – 26.25 inches – $100
10th: Charles Bradfield – 25.75 inches – $75
Big Fish every hour:
7-8 am: Manny Varela
8-9 am: Eddie Romero
9-10am: Johnathan Theodore
10-11 a.m.: Lauren Kope
From 11 a.m. to noon: nobody
Noon to 1 p.m.: Peg Wadsworth
1-2 pm: Margaret Gallegos
2-3pm: Michael Beck
Biggest fish for kids free:
First: Hunter Beck – 22.25 inches
Second: Finn Esquibel – 22.25 inches
Third: Avery Early – 22 inches
Fourth: Wrangler Esquibel – 21 inches
Fifth: Westlyn Medina – 21 inches
Sixth: Chance Eggert – 20.5 inches
Seventh: Kash Carpenter – 20 inches
Eighth: Dylan Vigil – 20 inches
Ninth: Romero Cruz – 18.75 inches
Big Fish per free hour for kids:
7-8 am: nobody
8-9am: Chance Eggert – 20.5 inches
9-10am: Kash Carpenter – 20 inches
10-11 a.m.: Hunter Beck – 22.25 inches
11 a.m. to noon: Very early – 22 inches
noon to 1:00 p.m.: nobody
1-2 pm: Wrangler Esquibel – 21 inches
2-3pm: Finn Esquibel – 22.25 inches
- Rod Weimer with his catch.
Kremmling Chamber of Commerce/Courtesy photo
- Competitor Andrew Bloom goes ice fishing for the first time.
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- Competitor Micah Bubick.
Meg Soyars/Sky-Hi News
- Competitor Tom Vandittie.
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- YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch staff helped organize the event.
Kremmling Chamber of Commerce/Courtesy photo
