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2027 52nd Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Contest
Saturday, February 6, 2027
2027 52nd Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Contest
Saturday, February 6, 2027
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Official Website | Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Congratulations to the winner of the Silver Fish House at the 51st Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby, February 7th, 2026: Vincent Slager of Kasota, MN
Congratulations to the winner of the red house raffle held at the 51st Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby, February 7th, 2026: Lisa Lewis of Buffalo, MN
Congratulations to the winner of the red house raffle held at the 51st Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby, February 7th, 2026: Lisa Lewis of Buffalo, MN
Latest Derby News:
- Thanks to all who helped make the 2026 Derby possible. And thanks to everyone who came out and made it a great day on the ice. See ya next year!
- The Derby needs VOLUNTEERS! We can’t do it without you! Use our online signup to help out.
- Please obey all MN DNR Fishing regulations.
Thanks to J&J Athletics in Buffalo for creating and providing Derby wear!
$10 Tickets! Purchase at local businesses or day of the Derby on the ice!
Drill your own holes!
*please drink responsibly
We’re excited to invite you to volunteer and lend a hand at the 2027 52nd ML Ice Fishing Derby—it’s always a fun, rewarding day!
Great news! You can now Sign Up Online HERE.
Major Sponsors – Thank you!
Click here to view all sponsors.
If you…
-Feel that you are not safe driving on the ice.
-Have had one too many and shouldn’t drive.
-Just don’t want the hassle of trying to find your way.
-It’s too crowded on the ice.
-Or your vehicle is too heavy.
M&M Bus Shuttles will run from 8AM to 9pm. There will be two shuttles running and anticipate stopping at drop-off points every 10 minutes.
Trolleys depart the Hwy 55 Lake Access landing:
-Parking lots behind H&H
-Maple Lake High School parking lot
-Madigan’s/”The V” parking area
Looking to become a Sponsor or a Food Vendor at the Derby?
Contact Greg here: greg@maplelakefishingderby.com
Save the date for the 52nd Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby: Saturday, February 6th, 2027.
Major sponsors include:
Otter
Mel’s Outdoors (H&H Sport Shop)
Thomes Insurance Group
Moon Powersports
Progressive Insurance
MP Nexlevel
Little Jim’s Sports
Mills Fleet Farm
PleasureLand RV
Heat Hog
New! 2027 Sponsor Opportunities:
• 800 Co-op TV Spots on Sporting Shows (Jan.)
• Free ¼ page ad in MLLPOA Directory
• 250,000 Outdoor News Newspaper Ads – (4 issues)
• Reserved 20’ booth in Derby Sponsor Circle – Feb 8th
• (2) – 5 Minute Live Radio Interviews during Derby
• 7,500 Ticket Fronts
• 5,000 Fliers (Inserted in local shoppers)
SPONSOR THE 2027 ML FISHING DERBY AND GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE!
Ice Conditions:
Thanks to all of our Sponsors.
Congratulations to the winner of the White Fish House at the 50th Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby, February 8th, 2025: Lowell Jensen of Big Lake Minnesota!
Congratulations to the winner of the yellow ticket raffle held at the 50th Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby, February 8th, 2025: Julie Hudek of Maple Lake Minnesota!
Congratulations to the winner of the yellow ticket raffle held at the 50th Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby, February 8th, 2025: Julie Hudek of Maple Lake Minnesota!We look forward to seeing all of you at the Derby. Please remember that 100 percent of our proceeds are used to improve our lake’s waters!
Sincerely,
Greg Thomes-Chairman.
