February will be ice fishing heaven, we hope

The following fishing derbies that are planned for February if the ice sets in and is thick enough: Sebago Lake Derby, Feb 18-19; cost: $30 single or $50 family Ice fishing weigh stations are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A polar dip will be on Saturday, Feb. 18 at noon. Snowmobile [...]

Canadian Ice Fishing Championship – Georgina Ice Fishing Series New Owners – Lures & Tours

Lake Simcoe, Ontario: The Georgina Fishing Series, including the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship, have been acquired by Rosa Sharpe and Charles Ross, partners of Lures & Tours. The Canadian Ice Fishing Championship (CIFC) is an institution in Canada’s competitive ice fishing history. Formed two years after the 1992 World Ice Fishing Championship was held at [...]

Ice Fishing Derbies in Manitoba, Canada

Ice fishing derbies in Manitoba give anglers a chance to compete for prizes by catching the largest fish. Most of the derbies occur in March when lake ice reaches its thickest point. Derby officials drill holes in the ice, and ticket-holders select a hole from which they hope to catch a trophy-sized walleye, the big [...]

Competitive Fishing Events

Persons and organizations holding fishing derbies or tournaments that have more than 25 participants must obtain a free Competitive Fishing Event License four weeks prior to the event. Licenses are available from Fisheries Branch. All participants must have a Manitoba Angling License unless exempt. All walleye, sauger, trout, smallmouth bass, and channel catfish entered must [...]

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