The North Pond Association is set to host the Pike Ice Fishing Derby from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at North Pond. North Pond is part of Mercer, Rome and Smithfield.
This derby features two divisions: one for participants 16 and older, and another for children 15 and younger.
Prizes in both divisions are awarded based on the heaviest pike caught. In the first division, the prizes are $500 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. The prize for the children’s division is a lifetime fishing license.
Organizers will be stationed at the boat landing on North Shore Drive on the Mercer/Smithfield town line for the weigh-in at the end of the derby.
Tickets can be purchased online until just before the kickoff of the derby at 6 a.m. Feb. 22. The cost is $15 for ages 16 and older, and $5 for those 15 and younger.
For tickets, rules, regulations and more information about the derby visit northpondmaine.org. The TICKET tab is at the top.
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