New Date - Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby
Lake Meyer Park and Campground, Winneshiek County
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Due to poor weather and ice conditions, the derby has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 16.
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The annual Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby will be
held Saturday, February 9th at Lake Meyer Park. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.
and fishing runs from 7:30–11:30 a.m. Registration costs $5 for adults (16
years and older) and is free for all children (15 and younger). All ages are
welcome!
Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd bass,
bluegill, crappie, northern pike, and perch. All participants will be eligible
for one of many door prizes. Award ceremonies and prize drawings will be held
following the close of fishing.
Contestants will need to provide their own bucket, auger, and
fishing equipment. A limited supply of equipment will be available for use by
children. All participants 16 and older must have a valid 2019 Iowa fishing
license. No ATVs or cars will be permitted on the ice during the derby. Catch
and release of bass and northern pike is encouraged. Bass must be over 15
inches to be eligible for prizes.
In case of poor ice conditions or bad weather, please tune to KDEC
100.5 or KVIK 104.7 for cancellation information.
Lake Meyer Park is located at 2546 Lake Meyer Road, just off Highway
24 between Calmar and Fort Atkinson. All proceeds from the derby will go toward
lake and park improvements.
For more information and further details, visit Winneshiek County Conservation
at www.winneshiekwild.com or call
(563) 534-7145.