The big $1,000 prize trout was what 85 anglers were looking for on Saturday, but in vain as they were unsuccessful in catching the top prized fish in April's Lake Gregory fishing derby. There are nine other fishes tagged trout valued at $100 each.

Few anglers were able to bring in stringers with limits of five trout. It could be termed as good luck for them as the rest found it very difficult to get their catch.

Jody Glaviano, president of the Crestline-Lake Gregory Chamber of Commerce, has made the announcement that as not even a single angler was able to catch the big $1,000 prize trout on Saturday, the prize will roll over the next month's fishing derby. Also, extra $250 will be added on the prize money.

"We will keep adding $250 each month until someone catches the top prize, then start again at $1,000", she said. Joe Taguchi of Covina was one of few lucky anglers who managed to bring in trout with him. He brought in a 1.43-pound rainbow, which made him eligible for top honors in the biggest fish caught by an adult category. Taguchi got a Lake Gregory fishing derby sweatshirt and the award of a $50 cash prize for his efforts.

The Covina fisherman said that fishing is an area he enjoys a lot, and prefers to fish in Lake Gregory using his float tube.

Tristan Lowery of Murietta won the prize for the biggest fish caught in the nine years old or younger category. He brought in a 0.82-pound rainbow after fishing much of the day with his mom and dad. A new fishing pole and a Lake Gregory fishing derby sweatshirt were awarded to Tristan as an acknowledgment for his efforts.

Lake Gregory fishing derby sweatshirts were awarded to several other anglers as part of a surprise drawing offered by the chamber.