The 2022 Rankin Inlet Trout Derby was one to remember, with some of the biggest catches in recent history.
Pelagie Kritaqliluk pulled up a 47.5” monster to win top spot. In front of hundreds of people at the community hall, he had her choice between a brand-new snowmachine or ATV, going with the 2022 Rubicon 520 Honda.
Even the second-place trout, a 45 and 11/16” beast caught by Corinne Pilakapsi, would have been the winner in all of the last three years. She won $9,000 for second.
The May 20-23 trout derby was followed by the cod derby May 27-29.
Final results:
1st – 2022 Rubicon 520 Honda – 47 1/2”- Pelagie Kritaqliluk
2nd – $9000 – 45 11/16” – Corinne Pilakapsi
3rd – $8000- 44 15/16” – Paul Pissuk
4th – $7000- 44 5/16” – Jack Tikiq Kabvitok
5th – $6000 – 44 1/16” – Travis Niviatsiak
6th – $5000- 43 9/16” – Lucy Makkigak
7th – $4000 – 43 1/4” – Amy Ikakhik
8th – $3000 – 43 3/16” – Jessica Tywee
9th – $2000 – 43 1/8” – Anita Pissuk
10th – $1000 – 43 1/16” – Suzanne Tatty
Source: Rankin Inlet Fishing Derby
I hope some of the big fish were put back to grow bigger. Wow!