Lorrie Combs-Schmidt is the winner of the 42nd Annual Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament. Her winning fish, 33.97 pounds and 10th heaviest all time, allowed her to claim the top cash prize of $15,000. Combs-Schmidt says that it was her turn to reel in a fish when the trophy fish hit…
This all played out at about 6AM on the opening Saturday of the 10 day tournament, a very unique experience for the first time contestant, all of which led to a long waiting game as their were a total of 14 thirty pounders weighed in…
Second place and $8,000 along with a Howie’s Tackle $200 bonus goes to Clinton Meier of Elk River, MN at 32.73 pounds and Matt Smith of Hobart was third with a 32.24 pound chinook. The tournament had 3,891 anglers this year which led to a record payout of $100,00 in cash and prizes awarded according to tournament director Kevin Naze….
For a full list of results check the K/D Salmon Tournament facebook page. The 43rd annual tournament is scheduled for July 11-20, 2025.
