BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 26, 2026
The 21st annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby has officially wrapped and, in spite of subzero temperatures, anglers caught plenty of fish over the weekend. The derby is the largest of its kind in the state, and this weekend saw more than 1,800 registered anglers attend. Winners in the adult category are David Lizotte for the biggest salmon, weighing in at 4 pounds, 11.3 ounces, and measuring 22.75 inches long. Jonathan Keller caught the biggest togue, weighing in at 9 pounds, .07 ounces, and was 31.25 inches long.