Upcoming open water and ice fishing derbies are scheduled by date.

Saturday, Feb. 18

All legal waters in Waldo County, sponsored by Hookers Bait Shop, weigh-in at Varney Building in Brooks.

Wilson Pond sponsored by Wilton Fish & Game Association, weigh-in at the boat launch.

Maranacook Lake in Readfield and Winthrop, sponsored by American Legion Past 40 Bartenders, weigh-in at the Post.

All legal waters Maine, sponsored by Maine Perfect LLC, weigh-in at Damariscotta Lake Boat Launch, Route 215 in Jefferson.

Children’s only derby: Highland Lake in Bridgton, sponsored by Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce and Unc’L Lunkers Bate and Tackle, weigh-in at the town boat ramp.

Washington Pond and Crystal Lake in Washington, sponsored by Washington Hill and Gully Riders, weigh at the boat launch.

Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19

Big Indian Pond in Saint Albans, Morrill Pond in Hartland, and Great Moose Pond in Hartland, St. Albans, etc.; sponsored Hartland Volunteer Fire Department; weigh-in at Hartland Fire Department.

Sebago Lake in Raymond, Windham, Standish, Naples, Sebago and Casco, sponsored by Sebago Lake Rotary, weigh-in at Raymond Beach, Standish Boat Ramp, and Jordan Store in Sebago.

All legal waters in Cumberland County, sponsored by Sebago Lake Rotary, weigh-in at Raymond Beach, Standish Boat Ramp, & Jordan Store Sebago.

Sunday, Feb. 19

All legal waters statewide, sponsored by Spectrum Generations, weigh-in at Waterville Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St., Waterville.

China Lake in China, sponsored by China Four Season, weigh-in at China Village Fire Department, Causeway China.

Lake George in Skowhegan, sponsored by Somerset Snowfest, weigh-in on the East Side boat launch, U.S. Route 2.

Pleasant Pond in Richmond, sponsored by Richmond Recreation, weigh-in at Peacock Beach.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Messalonskee Lake, Great Pond, Long Pond and North Pond in Oakland, Belgrade and Smithfield, sponsored by Hardwater Hitmen Pike Derby, weigh-in at Messalonskee Lake on the ice at the public boat launch.

Long Pond in Livermore, sponsored by Hillside Sports Club, weigh-in at 736 Federal Road in Livermore

Lake Saint George in Liberty, sponsored by “Riley’s Wish” RHB Memorial Scholarship Fund, weigh-in at Lake Saint George State Park

Children’s-only derby: Heald Pond in Lovell, sponsored by Slab City Neighbors, weigh-in at Adam’s Camp

Kids’-only derby (12 and younger), Cochnewagon Pond in Monmouth, sponsored by Jack Trap Youth Ice Fishing Derby.

Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 25 and 26

All legal waters in Maine, sponsored by Norway-Paris Fish and Game, weigh-in at 744 Buckfield road South Paris.

Sunday, Feb. 26

Messalonskee Lake in Belgrade, Oakland and Sidney, sponsored by Saint Michael’s School, weigh-in at Snow Pond Center of the Arts.

Saturday, March 4

Worthley Pond in Peru, sponsored by Friend’s of Little Tim’s Fishing Derby, weigh-in at 153 East Shore Road Peru.

Cobbossee Lake in Manchester, West Gardiner, Winthrop, and Monmouth, sponsored by Cony Project Graduation Class of 2022, weigh-in at Monmouth boat landing, YMCA Camps, Turtle Run Road in Winthrop.

Sunday, March 5

Children’s only derby: Maranacook Lakein Readfield, sponsored by Town of Readfield Recreation Department, weigh-in at On Maranacook Lake by Readfield Public Beach.

For more information and a complete list of fishing derbies, visit maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating.

 

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