Syracuse.com - Clifton Springs man takes first prize in 48th Annual National Lake Trout Derby on Seneca Lake

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The winner got $5,000 for his 14.89 pound lake trout. Jerry Perrin, of Clifton Springs, walked away with the $5,000 grand prize for the biggest fish in the 48th Annual National Lake Trout Derby held last weekend on Seneca Lake. His fish weighed 14.89 pounds, said Colin Morehouse, a tournament spokesman.The three-day, tournament featured 1,283 anglers, up slightly from last year’s total of 1,263. The second biggest fish was a lake trout weighing 11.79 pounds, caught by Michael Rollo Sr., of Geneva.The fishing contest featured $21,225 in cash prizes and money was also handed out for categories including the biggest brown trout, rainbow trout and landlocked salmon. For complete results, see the event's Web site.

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