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Somerset SnowFest Ice Fishing Derby
February 20 @ 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
$5.00 – $15.00
On February 20th, join us at Lake George for this year’s Somerset SnowFest Ice Fishing Derby! Grab your gear and we will see you on the ice! There will also be more fun going on throughout the week, so be sure to check out the Somerset SnowFest web page or Facebook for details!
Date/Time: February 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Regsitration Fees: Adults 18 and older – $15 / Kids under 18 – $5
Location: Weigh station will be at the Boat Launch
- Weigh station opens at 6 AM closes at 3 PM SHARP
- Winners of Ice Fishing Derby and Raffle Prizes will be announced at 3:30PM
- Prizes will all be mailed if you are not present
Ice Fishing Derby Raffle
Grand Prize is a 4’x6′, insulated Ice Shack!
This year’s raffle is sponsored by Hammond Lumber Company
Fisherman's Breakfast!
There will be a fisherman’s breakfast from 4:30 am to 10:00 am at the
Carrabassett Masonic Lodge #161, 21 Oak Pond Rd. Canaan, ME 04924
Profits will go to the Canaan Food Cupboard and Bikes for Books. They are also collecting non-perishable food items. $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 10 and under for breakfast.
Derby Door Prizes
For Adults and Kids – While Supplies Last
On the morning of the derby when you register, or if you pre-register, go to the weigh station to win a door prize!
Door Prizes provided by:
Vexilar
Swag / Merchandise
Donated by Vexilar
RepYourWater
Swag / Merchandise
Donated by RepYourWater
Somerset Public Health
Bag, Ball & Pump
Donated by Somerset Public Health
Kid’s Prizes
The kids that place in the derby will win a trophy and some great prizes from our great supporters:
Kids 1st & 2nd – TakeMeFishing.org (swag bags with some great items)
Kids 1st & 2nd – Gr8tful Bait & Tackle (Jack Traps tip-up)
Kids Biggest Fish – BackWoods Bait & Tackle (Jet sled and cover combo)
Kids Smallest Winning Fish – The Maine Sportsman (6 month-subscription)
Rules
- Heaviest fish wins
- If a tie occurs, the longer fish wins
- If a tie occurs again, the earlier registered fish wins
– All State of Maine Ice Fishing Regulations Apply
– All fish are to be weighed at the boat launch of Lake George Regional Park.
– When weighed, the fish shall be free of ice and snow.
– Visible hooks, tackle and bait are to be removed. Tournament Officials reserve the right to hold or open any fish.
– All entered fish must be legally caught from Lake George
– Any questionable fish entered will be reported to Maine Warden Service
Category/Prizes
Landlocked Salmon
1st – $150
Trout (Brown, Rainbow, Brook)
1st – $150
2nd – $100
Smallmouth Bass
1st – $100
2nd – $75
Pickerel
1st – $75
2nd – $50
Perch (White/Yellow)
1st – $75
2nd – $50
Kids
Each 1st place category winner gets a trophy and other prizes