Big Fish 41 to kick off weekend contest

By Phil Cobb | June 3, 2021 |

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Bo Collins of Ravenwood caught a 25.9 pound catfish to win the heaviest legal fish category at Big Fish 40.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — 97-1 The ‘VILL is set to host its 41st annual Big Fish competition Friday, June 4 through noon on Saturday, June 5 at Nodaway Lake north of Maryville.

There are eight categories, including categories for adults and boys and girls 15-and-under. The heaviest fish wins. The last call to weigh in is at noon on Saturday. Winners will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a grand prize of $4,100.

Registration begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, and the shotgun start is at 6 p.m.

Free entry forms are located at Whipp Sales & Service, Minnie Lane, Akin Building Centers, Eckard’s Flooring Design Center, Wiggle Yer Worm, Goff Home Grocery, the dental office of Stanley D. Snyder, Easter’s True Value, B&W Furniture & Flooring, The Estates of Maryville, Nodaway County Health Center, Simply Siam, El Nopal and Abplanalp Insurance. Entry forms will not be available at the event.

For more information visit www.bit.ly/BigFish41 or contact Joyce Cronin at 660-582-2151 or by email at [email protected].