
An ice fisherman watches his traps Monday while fishing at Lake George Regional Park East in Canaan. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
Ice fishing derbies are planned through February on Maine lakes. Below is a partial listing of events events.
Don’t forget Maine Free Fishing Weekend is Feb. 15 and 16.
Hollandstrong Community Foundation’s event is planned for Feb. 1 on Wilson Lake in Wilton.
Weigh-in will be held at the derby shack at public boat launch on the lake and $3,500 will be awarded in total cash prizes.
For more information call Deb Roberts at 207-491-0827.
Sheepscot Lake Fish and Game Association derby is planned Feb. 1 statewide on all legal waters.
Weigh-in will be held at the Club House at Sheepscot Lake Boat Landing at 1579 Route 3 in Palermo.
For more information call Rodney Glidden at 207-485-0190.

An ice fishing shack is poised Monday at Lake George Regional Park East in Canaan. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
The Town of Oakland Recreation Department’s event is scheduled for Feb. 2 at Messalonskee Lake, Salmon Lake (Ellis Pond), McGrath Pond, North Pond, East Pond, and Long (Great) Pond in Belgrade, Sidney and Oakland.
Weigh-in will be held at Atwood Elementary School on Heath Street in Oakland.
This is a children-only derby under 16 years, no entry fee, no cash prizes.
For more information call Aaron Parker at 207-509-0014.
Corinthian Masonic Lodge #95 derby is set for Feb. 8 on Big Indian Pond in Saint Albans.
Weigh-in will be held at the Town Landing on Town Landing Road.
The derby is for children only. Event is for participants younger than 16.
For more information call Brock Leavitt at 207-416-4054.
St. Michael School Belgrade Lakes Chain Derby is set for Feb. 8 on Salmon Lake (Ellis Pond) and Long Pond in Belgrade, Mount Vernon, Rome and Oakland; McGrath Pond and East Pond in Oakland and Smithfield; North Pond in Smithfield; Messalonskee Lake in Belgrade, Oakland and Sidney; and Great Pond in Belgrade.
Weigh-in will be held at the Belgrade Community Center on Great Pond.
For more information call Alyssa Quintal at 207-446-0205.
Royal River Rod & Gun Club’s event is planned for Feb. 8 at Lower Range Pond in Poland.
Weigh-in will be held at Lower Range Pond State Park.
For more information call Will Bartlett at 207-576-0433.
Lovell Lions Club derby is set for Feb. 9 on Kezar Lake in Lovell.
Weigh-in will be held at Pleasant Point Beach on Kezar Lake.
For more information call John Bacchiocchi at 207-515-2247.
Vassalboro Business Association’s is planned for Feb. 9 statewide on all legal waters.
Weigh-in will be held at The Mill, 934 Main St.
For more information call Samantha Lessard at 207-314-4940.
Messabessic Area Youth Football/Cheering (MAYFC) Derby for kids only will be held Feb. 9 at Northwest Pond in Waterboro (on the ice).
Weigh-in will be held at 105 Blueberry Road on the ice.
For more information call Jeff Marcotte at 207-590-7511 Bodies of Water(s)/Town:
Sons of the American Legion event is set for Feb. 9 statewide on all legal waters.
Weigh-in will be held at 527 Main St. in Damariscotta.
For more information contact Ryan Coffin at 207-563-3738
Island Falls Ice Fishing Derby is planned for Feb. 15 and 16 on Spaulding Lake, Pleasant Pond and Mattawamkeag Lake in Oakfield and Island Falls.
Weigh-in on Feb. 15 will be held by 6 p.m. at Jerry’s Food Store in Island Falls, and by 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Big Valley Sno Club in Island Falls.
For more information contact Brady Hatch at 207-441-4023.
Sebago Lake Rotary Club’s event is scheduled for Feb. 15 and 16 on all legal waters on Sebago Lake in Casco, Sebago, Naples, Standish, Windham and Raymond.
Weigh-in is planned at Raymond Beach, Standish Boat Ramp and Jordan Store in Sebago.
For more information call 207-655-5505.
Mount Vernon Fire Company’s derby is set for Feb. 15 on Minnehonk Lake and Taylor Pond, Mount Vernon; Long Pond, Rome, Belgrade and Mount Vernon; Echo Lake (Crotched Pond), Fayette, Readfield and Mount Vernon; Flying Pond, Vienna and Mount Vernon; and Torsey (Greeley) Pond, Mount Vernon and Readfield.
Weigh-in is at Mount Vernon Fire Station, 7 Belgrade Road in Mount Vernon.
For more information call Chris Tibbetts at 207-458-5243.
Wilton Fish & Game Association’s event is scheduled for Feb. 15 on Wiilson Pond in Wilton.
Weigh-in will take place at the registration shack at the boat launch.
For more information contact Deborah Rowe at 207-320-6320.
Hartland Voluntary Fire Department Derby is set for Feb. 15 and 16 at Stafford Pond, Indian Pond (Big), Morrill Pond, Moose Pond (Great Moose Lake), in Hartland and Saint Albans.
Weigh-in will be held at Hartland Volunteer Fire Department, 43 Canaan Road, Hartland.
For more information call Glen Carmichael at 207-416-7671.
Plymouth Cares’ event is set for Feb. 15 at Plymouth Pond in Plymouth.
Weigh-in is at boat launch at Plymouth Pond.
For more information contact Bradley Foss at 207-416-7919.
Point Sebago Derby is scheduled for Feb. 15 at Pleasant Lake in Casco.
Weigh-in is at the boat ramp at Pleasant Lake.
For more information, call Randy Shane at 207-330-0916.
Lloyd E. Moore Memorial Fishing Derby will be held Feb. 15 at Pleasant Lake in Stetson.
Weigh-in will be held at Amasa Place in Stetson, a garage with derby banner.
For more information contact Lucinda Underhill at 207-852-7664.
Lee St. Hilaire & Carlene Steele Memorial event is set for Feb. 15 at Maranacook Lake in Winthrop and Readfield.
Weigh-in will be held at the American Legion Post 40, 117 Bowdoin St., Winthrop.
For more information call Regina Pomerleau at 207-344-4046.
Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center’s event is planned for Feb. 16 statewide on all legal waters.
Weigh-in will be held at 38 Gold St. in Waterville.
For more information call Sandra MacDonald at 207-873-4745.
China Four Seasons event is set for Feb. 16 on China Lake in China and Vassalboro.
Weigh-in will be held at China Village Fire Department at 30 Causeway Road in China.
For more information contact Darrell Wentworth at 207-649-7432.
Pennessewassee Lake Ice Fishing Derby is scheduled for Feb. 22 and 23 at Pennesseewassee Lake in Norway.
Weigh-in will take place at Lake Pennessewassee Park, Norway.
For more information call Travis Sturgeon at 207-461-2217.
Norway/Paris Fish & Game’s event is set for Feb. 22 and 23 statewide on all legal waters.
Weigh-in is planned at 744 Bucksfield Road in South Paris.
For more information contact Craig Carey at 207-998-2402.
Lake Thompson Fish & Game derby is planned for Feb. 22 and 23 statewide on all legal waters.
Weigh-in will be held at 744 Bucksfield Road in South Paris.
For more information call Erland Record at 207-998-2402.
Slab City Neighbors’ event, a children-only derby, is set for Feb. 22 on Heald Pond in Lovell.
Weigh-in will be conducted at Shore by Herb Adams camp.
For more information contact Stephen Fox at 207-928-2350.
Wiscasset Rod and Gun Club derby, a children-only event for those younger than 16, is planned for Feb. 22 statewide on all legal waters.
Weigh-in will be held at 794 Gardiner Road in Wiscasset.
For more information, contact Timothy Soule at 207-841-5721.
Mt. Tir’em Lodge derby is scheduled for Feb. 22 statewide on all legal waters.
Weigh-in will be held at Keoka Beach at Keoka Lake in Waterford.
For more information call Patrick Lawler at 207-595-1413.
Little Tim’s Annual Fishing Derby is set for March at at Worthley Pond in Peru.
Weigh-in will be held at The Farm at Worthley Pond at 153 East Shore Road in Peru.
For more information call Cherri Crockett at 207-357-3469.
Fraternal Order of Eagles F.O.E. 4131 event is scheduled for March 1 on Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester.
Weigh-in will be held at Sabbathday Lake, south end of ice in front of the Grange.
For more information call Lloyd Tripp at 207-245-4595,
Cony Project Graduation 2025 event is set for March 1 on Cobosseecontee Lake and Little Cobbosseecontee in Winthrop, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Manchester.
Weigh-in will be conducted at YMCA Camp in Winthrop, Monmouth Boat Landing and Turtle Run in Winthrop.
For more information, call Sharalyn “Shay” Freeman at 207-441-4299.
Hillside Sports Club derby will be held March 1 on Long Pond in Livermore.
Weigh-in will be held at 736 Federal Road in Livermore.
For more information call Robert Jacques at 207-645-9932.
For a complete list of ice fishing derbies visit maine.gov/ifw.
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