On February 19th, 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 19, 2023 @ 5:30 am to 3:00 pm
Registration Fees: Adults 18 and older – $15 / Kids under 18 – $5
Location: Weigh station will be at the Boat Launch
Prizes from Dag’s Bait and Sport Goods, Maine Pro-Series, RepYourWater, Fins & Furs Adventures and many more!! Additional raffle tickets can be purchased on the day of the derby, at the derby for $5 each or 5 for $20
On Feb 19th, before you get to the derby, be sure to stop by The Good Crust to get a Fisherman’s Breakfast Pizza from 5:00am-12:00pm. If you register for the derby, you will receive one free pint of Gifford’s ice cream with the order of a pizza! You can stop in before you hit the ice or send someone on a food run on the snowmobile! (the snowmobile trail crosses Rt. 2, right where The Good Crust is located)
– 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
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 and 2nd place category winner gets a trophy, a beautiful Jack Trap, and more!
Jack Traps donated by Dakota Turcotte at Gr8ful Bait