Event Details:

*Registration closed - at capacity*

The 4th annual Ice Fishing Derby is back! 

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023
• Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
• 11:15: Introduction to the Derby and Ice Fishing Procedures
• 11:30: Derby starts
• 12:30 – 1:30: Free BBQ hot dog lunch (including snacks, water, and juice)
• 2:30: Derby ends
• 2:45 - 3:00: Presentation of prizes to winners
• Location: Lemke Lake located at the corner of Doran Road and Barron Canyon Road in Laurentian Valley (62 Barron Canyon Road)
• Cost: FREE for all
• Lake Entrance: Path off Barron Canyon Road
• Parking: only along Barron Canyon Road and additional parking at Shaw’s Lumber yard (absolutely no parking on Doran Road due to snow plow removal)
• Hot dog lunch and hot beverages provided
• Upon arrival we ask everyone to check in at the LV Tent that will be set up on the lake located close to the entrance of Barron Canyon Road (Family Day Weekend no proof of fishing licence required)
• Porta potty will be on site

Requirements to Participate:

1. must register
2. must have fishing equipment & own seating (event organizers will drill fishing holes if needed)
3. fishing licence not needed for this event

Event Prizes:

• Top Prize - Longest Fish
• 4 Runner-Up Prizes - 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Longest Fish
• Additional door prizes + more

You may measure fish that are caught at anytime during the derby at measurement station headed by Rick Klatt

Event Guidelines:

• catch and release
• dress accordingly for no shelter and possible slush (proper boots)
• you are encouraged to bring your own scoops and augers, however event organizes will drill holes if preferred
• bring own bait (worms suggested)
• you may bring a portable ice hut for shelter (shelter will not be provided)
• only one line per angler
• may consider bringing a shovel if you want to clear your fishing area (some years have had a good layer for snow over the ice)
• you may measure fish that are caught at anytime during the derby at measurement station headed by Rick Klatt
• your largest catch will be recorded as your entry in the derby, however each catch will enter you into a draw for a door prize!

Disclaimers: Fishing Derby will be held weather permitting.  Please only register if you plan to attend event in order to budget properly for the luncheon.  

Register here

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