07/28/2026
THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2ND ANNUAL BIG LAKE PIKE DERBY!
In total: 141 anglers and 61 pike caught. 🎣.
What an incredible day! A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and participated, volunteered, sponsored, cheered on our anglers, and helped make this year’s derby such a success. We are so grateful for our amazing Big Lake community!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 WINNERS!
ADULT DIVISION
1st Place: Kurt L. | 33.125”
2nd Place: Trevor H. | 31.125”
3rd Place: Reece B. | 30.125”
YOUTH DIVISION
1st Place: Falcon | 24.56”
2nd Place: Damien P. | 14.75”
3rd Place: Leith | 13.5”
SMALLEST PIKE
Adult: Tim B. | 11.0”
Youth: Leith | 13.5”
A GIGANTIC THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
We especially want to recognize Explore AK Services for their incredible generosity and support. For the second year in a row, Explore AK Services has helped make the Big Lake Pike Derby possible, including sponsoring the 20 HP Mercury Motor for our adult first-place winner and all cash prizes! Your continued support of this event and our community means more than we can say. We truly couldn’t do this without you!
We also want to thank all of our amazing sponsors and supporters.
Trout Unlimited
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
ADF&G
American Legion post 35- Wasilla
The Perfect Start Espresso & Roastery
Big Rays
Burkeshore Marina
Big Lake Family Restaurant
Floaters
3 Rivers Fly & Tackle
Solar
Reel ’Em Inn Charters
Birch Grove Studios
Mossy’s Fly Shop
Fishtale River Guides/ Andy Couch
Floaters
3 Rivers Fly Shop
Millers Market
FishAKAlaska Sportswear
* Shoutout to Big Rays for donating 18 fishing poles. All youth entries went home with a rod!!
* Shoutout to Perfect Start Espressos and fellow Big Laker for sponsoring the first 20 youth entries!!
And to every single angler who grabbed a pole and hit the water, THANK YOU! You are what makes this event so special. We hope everyone had a fantastic time, made some memories, and enjoyed a beautiful day on Big Lake.
We are already looking forward to the 3rd Annual Big Lake Pike Derby! We will announce the date soon for 2027.
Congratulations to all of our winners, and THANK YOU, BIG LAKE!
