Leighton Morley, 3, proudly holds up her trusty fishing pole that brought in two fish out of the Susan River during the 23rd annual Junior Fishing Derby Saturday, April 21, at Memorial Park. Photos by Kayleen Taylor

April 30, 2012 — For 23 years, youth across Lassen County are restless throughout the night, dreaming of catching the biggest fish at the annual fishing derby.

This year, the honor of catching the biggest fish went to Azia Ciudad-Real who caught a 3 pound 4 ounce monster out of the Susan River.

Along with Azia, there were 552 sign-ups who flocked to Memorial Park in the wee hours of the morning Saturday, April 20.

In a joint effort between the County of Lassen and the City of Susanville, the annual event is a special moment for a young child either first learning how to fish or throwing in a line with years of experience to back them up.

The derby is dedicated in honor of Don Spalding, a longtime derby volunteer.

Randilynn David, 1, tries out her fishing pole in the grass during the 23rd annual Junior Fishing Derby Saturday, April 21, at Memorial Park.

Girls ages 2 to 5

1. Haley Mankins, 2 pounds and 4 ounces, winner of a bike donated by Leslie's Jewelry.

2. Payton Bertrand, 1 pound and 14 ounces, winner of a rod and reel set donated by Western Nevada Supply.

3. Kaitlyn Turner, 1 pound and 4 ounces, winner of a tackle box donated by Larry's Spirit Gas.

Girls ages 6 to 15

1. Azia Ciudad-Real, 3 pounds and 4 ounces (largest of the day), winner of a bike donated by Billington Ace Hardware.

2. Faith Murphy, 2 pounds and 12 ounces, winner of a rod and reel set donated by Western Nevada Supply.

3. Caitlynn Anderson, 2 pounds and 10 ounces, winner of a tackle box donated by Larry's Spirit Gas.

Boys ages 2 to 5

1. Sam Blue, 2 pounds and 13 ounces, winner of a bike donated by Leslie's Jewelry.

2. Nathan Helle, 2 pounds and 7 ounces, winner of a rod and reel set donated by Western Nevada Supply.

3. Aiden Bottini, 2 pounds and 5 ounces, winner of a tackle box donated by Larry's Spirit Gas.

Boys ages 6 to 15

1. Kevin Barnetche, 3 pounds, winner of a bike donated by Billington Ace Hardware.

2. Mason Stokes, 2 pounds and 13 ounces, winner of a rod and reel set donated by Western Nevada Supply.

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0#1DAVID PARKS2012-04-30 14:02

Ah, I remember the day, When the young local angler,s begain the annual fish hunt on the Susanville River.This might sound like a wild fish story, But I have seen mighty Joe the fish swim by at a amzing 4 feet long. He like,s the shallow end off Alaxander. To big to fry in a pan

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0#2Roger Jensen2012-05-01 08:19

Where did you see this 4-foot long fish? In the ocean off of Fort Bragg or Crescent City?

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