Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby scheduled for Sunday

The annual Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby will be held Sunday, Feb. 2 at Lake Meyer Park. Registration will begin at noon at the Lake Meyer Campground shop and fishing will run from noon to 4 p.m. Registration costs $5 for adults age 16 and older and is free for all children age 15 and under. All ages are welcome.

Prizes will be awarded to the first and second-place anglers in several categories. All participants will be eligible for one of many door prizes. Award ceremonies and prize drawings will be held following the close of the fishing derby. Final prize standings will be at the discretion of Winneshiek County Conservation Board staff.

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 2025 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 more than 15 inches long to be eligible for prizes.

In case of poor ice conditions or inclement weather, tune to 100.5 FM or 104.7 FM or watch the Winneshiek County Conservation Facebook page for cancellation information.

Lake Meyer Park is located at 2546 Lake Meyer Rd., just off Highway 24 between Calmar and Fort Atkinson. All proceeds from the derby will go toward lake and park improvements.

For more information, call Winneshiek County Conservation at 563-534-7145.

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