Two Washington 4-H members earned top honors in the statewide 4-H fishing contest. 

Maison Crawford earned second place in the competition with an 18-inch bass. Crawford is the son of Matt and Tiffany Crawford of Washington. Jack Green secured third place with a 17-inch bass. Green is the son of John and Amy Green of Brighton. Both members were fishing in farm ponds in the Brighton area. 

The Iowa 4-H Fishing Club’s 2025 Fall Bass Tournament was held September through October. There were 38 total entries submitted from across Iowa. 

The Iowa 4-H Fishing Club is open to youth in grades 4–12 statewide. Participants learn about fish species, habitat, conservation practices, outdoor safety, and sport fishing techniques. The next challenge set for Iowa 4-H Fishing Club members is on catching crappie and perch through the winter months.