Get Ready for the 45th Annual Islands Ice Fishing Derby!!
Save the Date: February 14-15, 2026
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Available until Friday, February 13th at 8pm
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Available until January 26th
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BIG CHANGES this year!
This is the first year all 5 places will receive a trophy AND cash! Prize money is increasing $2500 total!
1st place: $500
2nd place: $300
3rd place: $200
4th place: $100
5th place: $75
Our Catch & Release cash prizes have also increased to:
1st place: $150 (also gets the biggest trophy!)
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50
Adult ticket price is now $30 - Kids Perch tickets remain FREE for kids 12 and under. Keep an eye out because these will be available at your local weigh-in stations and online starting Monday, January 19! In thanks for getting us to our 45th derby, all in-person ticket purchases will come with a free sticker! All tickets still need a signed waiver, meaning you can only buy for yourself in person (or for a child you are parent/legal guardian of), but this year there is no fee on online ticket purchases.
Hoodies are also coming soon! Our official color is jet black and we'll have them available for purchase at Derby Headquarters located at Martin's General Store in Highgate Springs but you can also order ahead to have a hoodie ready for the derby in one of six custom colors: our official black, maroon, ash grey, dark green, purple or royal blue!! Keep in mind there's no shipping available on hoodies - they have to be picked up in person!
And the biggest news: the Derby Awards Ceremony is BACK! We'll see you in person on Sunday, February 15th starting at 6pm at the Swanton VFW Post 778. Get ready for 50/50, raffles and door prizes!!!
1st place: $500
2nd place: $300
3rd place: $200
4th place: $100
5th place: $75
Our Catch & Release cash prizes have also increased to:
1st place: $150 (also gets the biggest trophy!)
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50
Adult ticket price is now $30 - Kids Perch tickets remain FREE for kids 12 and under. Keep an eye out because these will be available at your local weigh-in stations and online starting Monday, January 19! In thanks for getting us to our 45th derby, all in-person ticket purchases will come with a free sticker! All tickets still need a signed waiver, meaning you can only buy for yourself in person (or for a child you are parent/legal guardian of), but this year there is no fee on online ticket purchases.
Hoodies are also coming soon! Our official color is jet black and we'll have them available for purchase at Derby Headquarters located at Martin's General Store in Highgate Springs but you can also order ahead to have a hoodie ready for the derby in one of six custom colors: our official black, maroon, ash grey, dark green, purple or royal blue!! Keep in mind there's no shipping available on hoodies - they have to be picked up in person!
And the biggest news: the Derby Awards Ceremony is BACK! We'll see you in person on Sunday, February 15th starting at 6pm at the Swanton VFW Post 778. Get ready for 50/50, raffles and door prizes!!!
Stop by Martin's General Store in Highgate Springs to grab a 44th Annual hoodie for only $20!
Thank you for your continued support and please be safe out there!
Thank you for your continued support and please be safe out there!