🎣 What an incredible day at the 2026 Kids Fishing Derby!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this year's event another outstanding success. With more than 165 young anglers participating, we're proud to continue offering this free community tradition and creating lasting memories for Claremore families.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners!
🏆 Smallest Catch
Ages 4–6: Tayler Byington
Ages 7–9: Kaylee Deckard
Ages 10–12: Caleb Johannesen
🐟 Largest Catch
Ages 4–6: Jacob Griel
Ages 7–9: Asher Hilton
Ages 10–12: Tate Tatham
We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this year's Kids Fishing Derby a success. Thank you to our incredible partners, the Claremore Parks Department, ClaremoreGrand River Dam Authorityr CF Industries, CF INabatak Outdoorsabatak Outdoors, as well as the dedicated volunteers and staff who generously gave their time and energy. Your support made it possible to create another memorable day of fun, fishing, and community for local families.
We can't wait to see everyone again next year!
8:30 p.m. Update
Highway 66 is now open to traffic. However, due to damage to the railroad overhead warning system, all Union Pacific trains will travel through Claremore at reduced speeds while repairs are completed.
Drivers should expect trains to move more slowly than normal and continue to use caution at all railroad crossings. Permanent repairs to the warning system are expected to take several days.
🚧 Traffic Alert 🚧
Northbound Route 66 is currently closed at 7th Street due to a traffic accident that damaged the railroad crossing.
Please avoid the area and use an alternate route while crews work to clear the scene and assess the damage.
