Kevin Hugo and Rich Blay show off the fish that earned them first place. Photo provided by the Canyon Lake Bassmasters Club.The Canyon Lake Bassmasters Club fished its February monthly club tournament with a record number of 20 boats.
2022 Angler of the Year Kevin Hugo and Rich Blay weighed in a whopping 18.72 lbs. Hugo also reeled in the biggest fish of the tournament, a bass weighing 6.16 lbs.
The team of Damon Hole and Steve Baker came in second place with a total fish weight of 17.68 lbs, Joe Merrill took third place with a total fish weight of 15.83 lbs.
All fish caught were released safely back into the lake.
Canyon Lake residents who enjoy fishing and want to improve their skills in a friendly, competitive environment are invited to join the Bassmasters Club.
Monthly fishing tournaments are held from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday that follows the first Wednesday. Summer tournaments are held from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, contact Chuck Moreno at 951-837-5941.
