2025 Ice Fishing Derby at Belgrade Chain by St. Michael School

2025 Ice Fishing Derby at Belgrade Chain

Presented by Lajois Brothers Construction and Dufour Welding and Machine Inc - Registration ends at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 8th

EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Sat, February 08, 2025
5:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET

LOCATION

Belgrade Recreation Center

1 Center Drive

Belgrade , ME 04917

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Food available on site from The Red Barn Road Show!!!

Don't Fish? Want to Warm Up? No Problem!! Join us for....

2024 Winners!!

The Fine Print....

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
50/50 tickets will also be sold at the registartion table
Maine Pro-Series will be at the event selling their handmade fishing merchandise

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 Belgrade Recreational Center 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 9:00 a.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!

Giving Levels

$50 St. Michael School Supporter

Thank you for supporting St. Michael School through your generous donation!

$100 St. Michael School Evangelist

You're always there when we need you. Thank you!

$500 St. Michael School Saint

Your generosity helps create a wonderful education for our children. Thank you.

Organizer

St. Michael School Alyssa Quintal Smsfishingderby@gmail.com Augusta, ME

EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Sat, February 08, 2025
5:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET

LOCATION

Belgrade Recreation Center

1 Center Drive

Belgrade , ME 04917

Already Registered?

*Raffle Items*

DONATE

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ENTRANCE TICKET

$20 Adult Fishing Participant Pre-Purchase

Purchase of one adult fishing ticket will give you access to fishing for the day, the chance to compete for the $5400 in cash prizes, and be entered into the adult raffles being drawn throughout the day. Price Increases to $25 day-of the event.

$10 Bonus Catch

***In addition to the adult ticket***

The purchase of this ticket earns the adult pike winner half of what is collected with the sales of the bonus catch ticket (if their pike is bigger than last years winner of 19.75lbs).

$10 Child Ticket (Ages 13 and under) Pre-Purchase

Purchase of one child fishing ticket will give a child access to fishing for the day, the chance to compete for the cash money prize, and be entered into the for prize raffles being drawn throughout the day. Price Increases to $15 day of.

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Thunder Bay 33cc Ice Auger

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Tried and true. There is something to be said for having an auger you can rely on no matter what the conditions are. The Stingray is known for legendary reliability, strong value, and is backed by the industry-leading Eskimo 5-year power auger warranty. Smooth breakthrough, easy starts in the cold, and fast cutting. If those three things are on your list, then look no further, you've just found your next auger.

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33CC ENGINE - Cold-weather tested, Viper 2-cycle engine.
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STAINLESS STEEL BLADES - Blades last longer and hold their edge in dirty ice. Includes blade protector to help extend life and sharpness.
STAINLESS CENTERING POINT - Keeps the auger stable on uneven ice, or when re-drilling old holes.
ALL-METAL TRANSMISSION - Sealed ball bearing design offers precision and optimum gearing.
5-YEAR WARRANTY - Eskimo offers an industry-leading 5 year warranty on all power augers.
MITTEN-GRIP RECOIL: Allows you to start the engine while wearing gloves or mittens.
PRIMER BUTTON: Provides quick response starting.
TRANSPARENT GAS TANK: For easy fuel level detection.
MUFFLER GUARD: Helps protect you from hot areas in operation.
INDUSTRY-LEADING 5-YEAR WARRANTY

Deerfamy Ice Fishing Shelter

Easy Setup: With a pop-up design, both set-up and taking down the ice fishing shelter are effortlessly quick, preserving your valuable time for ice fishing.
Spacious: With dimensions of 5.91'L×5.91'W×6.56'H(1.8m L×1.8m W×2.0m H) when set up, comfortably holds 3-4 people. The included carrying bag makes it easy to transport.
Superior Fabric: 300D Oxford fabric for wind resistance and lightness. Inner black coating aids fishing in darkness. Note: Not recommended for use in the rain.
Experience Upgrade: 2 interior storage pockets for easy item storage, plus external reflective strips for enhanced nighttime visibility and safety.
Excellent Breathability: DEERFAMY ice fishing tent with 2 air vents, 2 doors, and 2 movable PVC windows for optimal airflow, natural light, and external viewing.

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TipnSpin tip ups are designed to give you more information by letting you see what the fish is doing from up to 100 yds away. Did the fish steel your bait, is it running, did it stop, should you set the hook. All this information you can see from a distance and that can help you catch more fish.

Vevor Ice Drill Auger

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