The Port O Connor Chamber of Commerce held its annual Memorial Day Kids Fishing Tournament at King Fisher Beach on May 24, 2104. Around 60 children participated in the event. Ages 3 to 12 joined in on the summer time fun with lots of different species of fish being caught. We had a 3 foot shark, several 20 plus inch reds, whiting and even a crab brought to the measuring station.
Winners of the event:
3-5 year old:
Biggest- Riley Pagel
Most- Holden Spears
Smallest- Marshall Plummer
6-8 year olds:
Biggest-Gilbert Martinez
Most-Elli Plummer
Smallest- Sarah Vance
9-12 year olds:
Biggest- Ethan Weischwill
Most-Evan Clifton
Smallest- James Mayes III
Trophies were awarded to the winners and all participants received a Chamber of Commerce T-shirt.
Thanks to all the came out and participated and also to the ones that helped with the tournament.
Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament-always on Memorial Day Weekend.
Mary Jo Walker, President, Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce