The North Pond Association is hosting a Pike Ice Fishing Derby at North Pond from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
This family fun derby features two divisions: one for participants aged 16 and older, and another for children aged 15 and under. Prizes in both divisions are awarded based on the heaviest pike caught. In the first division, the prizes are $500 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. The prize for the children’s division is a Lifetime Fishing License. Organizers will be stationed at the boat landing on North Shore Drive on the Mercer/Smithfield town line for the weigh-in at the end of the derby. Come on out and make a day of it!
Tickets can be purchased online until just before the kick off of the derby on Saturday, February 22, at 6 a.m. $15 for ages 16 and up and $5 for ages 15 and under.
You are responsible for knowing and following all applicable Maine Fishing Laws and Rules found online at the link provided.
Laws & Rules: Fishing: Fishing & Boating: Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Organizers will decide the day before the derby whether the ice conditions are safe. However, you are responsible for ensuring the ice is safe for yourself, your equipment, and any guests you bring.
The weigh-in station will be located at the boat landing on North Shore Drive near the CBI shelter. Submissions for weigh in starts at 6 a.m.
They reserve the right to decline any submission from individuals suspected of cheating and will notify the warden service.
Your pike must be free of all snow, ice and not be frozen solid prior to weigh in.
They will note your name along with the weight, length, and the time you weighed in for any tiebreakers.
In the event there’s a line of submissions right at 2 p.m., they will ensure everyone gets recorded within a reasonable time.
Once your submission is recorded you are free to take your fish back with you. If you do not wish to keep your pike, they will take it off your hands.
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The North Pond Association is hosting a Pike Ice Fishing Derby at North Pond from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
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