Ice Fishing Derby at Belgrade Chain

*All proceeds go to supporting the education of the kids at St. Michael School in Augusta*

Come on out and join us at any of the Belgade lakes (including Great Pond, Long Pond, North Pond, East Pond, McGrath Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake)! Compete in multiple fish categories!

All Tickets Are Non-Transferable and Non-Refundable. All tickets must be purchase by noon day of derby.

Biggest pike adult: 1st $1200.   2nd $600.   3rd $300 

Kids biggest pike: 1st $300.   2nd $150.  3rd $75 

Cold water fish adult: 1st $1,000 2nd $500.  3rd $250 

Kids biggest cold water: 1st $300.  2nd $150. 3rd $75 

Adult biggest pan fish: 1st $200. 2nd $100. 3rd $50 

Kids biggest pan fish: 1st $75.   2nd $50.  3rd $25 

Weigh In Station will be at the Belgrade Recreational Center on Great Pond

You must be in line for final weigh-in by 4:00 pm

• The purchase of a ticket puts your name in for a chance to win a raffle item-such as an ultimate ice fishing basket from Jack Traps, custom made ice shack stoves, ice fishing supplies, and other raffle items!
• Hot food and beverages will be available for purchase
• Warming facility with a bathroom at the weigh station!
• Traps for kids will be at the weigh station and will be giving away a free trap to the first 50 kids to arrive at their table by noon day of the derby
• Registration will be at the the Belgrade Recreational Center or online at  https://www.betterunite.com/smsauction-2025icefishingderbyatbelgradechain/donate?embedded=true
• Ticket prices will increase to $25 for an adult ticket and $15 for a child ticket for day of event sign ups
• Addition raffle tickets will be sold for $10 per ticket at the registration table or online at  https://www.betterunite.com/smsauction-2025icefishingderbyatbelgradechain/donate?embedded=true
• 50/50 tickets will also be sold at the registartion table or online at (need link)
• Maine Pro-Series will be at the event selling their handmade fishing merchandise!
• Max-Traps will also be at the derby selling their hand-crafted ice fishing traps.

END OF DAY CEREMONY: The ceremony will be AT THE BELGRADE RECREATION CENTER ON GREAT POND.  Aaron Quintal will be announcing the winners of the derby.

WEIGH STATION LOCATION & TIME: Beside registation/warming building at the Belgrade Recreation Center-Weigh Station open from 5:00 Am to 4:00 PM

Anglers may weigh-in fish throughout the day. Under no circumstance will any fish be weighed after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday,
FEBRUARY 8, 2025 however, if you are in line at 4:00 p.m. your fish will be weighed.

WEIGH-IN UPDATES: Updates will be posted on the  Facebook page as they come in with
current weight standings for each division.

DERBY RULES

We ask that you comply with all derby rules for your safety and enjoyment!

1. All Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Fishing (IF&W) laws APPLY.
    a.  IF&W Checklist
    b.  IF&W Fishing Laws
2. All IF&W fishing regulations for Belgrad Chain Lakes (Great Pond, Long Pond, North Pond, East Pond, McGrath Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake) apply.
7. Use of all legal forms of bait including live baitfish/smelts, artificial lures, and artificial flies are PERMITTED.
8. Prize Eligibility:
    a. Only fish caught on Great Pond, Long Pond, North Pond, East Pond, McGrath Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake) on February 8, 2025 will be eligible for derby prizes.
    b. Only registered anglers may weigh-in fish and win prizes; registrations are non-transferable.
    c. Fish must be free of debris such as snow, ice, lines, hooks, weights, etc. when entered. Derby officials
    reserve the right to inspect the fish prior to weigh-in.

9. Derby officials must witness all weigh-in and measurements of fish for entries to be eligible.
10. Winners for the ice fishing prizes and raffle prizes will be announced at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts at the close of the derby.

Winners will be posted on the  Facebook page.

Winners will also be contacted by phone.
11. Day of Registrations end at 12:00 p.m.
12. In the case of a tie, the fish with the longest length wins
13. The Ice Fishing Derby at Belgrade Chain committee winner determinations are final.

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

The only reason for cancellation will be for unsafe ice conditions. Please check the  Facebook
page prior to the event for updates. Please verify the ice conditions prior to the event and use good judgment. St. Michael School and the Belgrade Recreation Center will be held harmless for any bodily injury, property damage, or loss of property for any reason including but not limited to any consequences of thin ice.
All anglers are responsible for their own safety and knowledge of their surroundings. Please contact the Maine Warden
Service with questions about ice conditions.

Please pick up your trash and all other belongings prior to leaving the area.

Tight Lines!

Adult Raffle Item List:

• Jig Set Up
  • 5 gallon bucket
  • Jig pole
  • Seat Warmer
  • Ice skimmer
  • Aerator
• Custom Ice Shack Wood-stove made by Dufour Welding and Machining
• Custom Ice Shack Wood-stove made by Dufour Welding and Machining
• Manual Auger
• Cooking Set Up
  • Hand made burger smasher made by Quinfab
  • Cast iron pan
  • Seasonings
  • 2 Camping Propane tanks
  • Camping burner
  • Hand crafted tray and sign made by Linda Harwood

• Ultimate Jack Trap Basket
  • Five 26” Standard traps with line and 3” reels
  • 24” Loring pack basket with liner and straps
  • 20” powder coated skimmer
  • Hook straps
  • Jig stick with sleeve
• An Assortment of Spinners and Casting Spoons from Trout Whisperer
• Line Protectors, Sinkers, and Hooks ($50 value) from Maine Pro-Series
• Line Protectors, Sinkers, and Hooks ($50 value) from Maine Pro-Series
• Line Protectors, Sinkers, and Hooks ($50 value) from Maine Pro-Series
• Line Protectors, Sinkers, and Hooks ($50 value) from Maine Pro-Series
• Line Protectors, Sinkers, and Hooks ($50 value) from Maine Pro-Series
• LL Bean Blanket, LL Bean Bag, Head Lamp, Jet Sled
• Nordic Legend 33cc Power Ice Auger
• Nordic Portable Two Man Shelter
• Welding Helmet Donated by Maineoxy
• $50 Gift Card Donated by Aubuchon Hardware
• $50 Gift Card Donated by Gunshop LLC

Child Raffle Item List

• Tipnspin Trap
• Tipnspin Trap
• Tipnspin Trap
• Tipnspin Trap
• Tipnspin Trap
• Sled
• Sled
• Sled
• Sled
• Sled
• Half-A-Day Boat Guided Fishing For An Adult and A Childs Donated by Kastin Guide Service
• Items Donated by Hamlin’s Marine