Rotary Fishing Derby is ON
 

The Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby is ON for February 13-14, 2016. We have seen a bobhouse on Alton Bay - and while the ice is sketchy on most of the Big Lake right now (1/13), we fully expect the ice to build in time for the Derby. Lake Waukewan is in good shape, Kanasatka and other lakes as well. While the Derby trailer is located in Meredith, any fish caught in public water in New Hampshire is valid to enter the Derby-as long as you have a ticket!! Tight lines everyone!!

Can you talk to the ice gods about Pond Hockey too!

Everyone Likes Pictures
 

I'm very hopeful for a fun filled 2016 Fishing Derby!!




Derby Headquarters, Meredith

Wish I Could Help with Pond Hockey!
 

VB: I wish I could just snap my fingers... I believe Scott is thinking of moving up to Waukewan as they did a few years ago when the ice was sketchy. This really cold weather will help as long as the wind abates. Scott needs to make a decision soon, I think, because he has several vendors involved. Another option may be for them to get Town approval and flood Prescott Park... just a thought.

WOW, I did not realize the lake was in that 'frozen' condition. I will be letting my boss know that my vacation is BACK ON!

Thanks trfour

SEE YOU SOON!

That picture is from last year...
 

Meredith Bay is open water all the way to Alton Bay!!

As of today . . .
 

Smith Cove isn't even frozen to the first set of channel markers. Ice will be at a premium this year on the big lake, I presume.

Didn't Mean To Confuse
 

Outdoorsman, I got to enjoy many fishing Derby's here on The Big Lake and although I didn't fish myself, I had several friends all around the Lake that did, and the fun part for me was visiting them by snowmobile. The picture that I posted was taken a few years ago, so you need to check out the Ice condition threads here, as well... ( http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...826#post255826 )...

Side Note; The Official Ice In Thread hasn't yet been posted, that is very good, as well...

Leaderboard; PhotoGeek that I am... :)

Your welcome,
Terry

Here's some pics from Alton Bay Bob House
 

Courtesy of my nephew Neil.Attachment 11396

Attachment 11397

Is the Derby Ever Catch and Release?
 

I was curious if there is ever a catch and release ice fishing derby on the lake?