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2022 47th Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Contest
Saturday, February 5th, 2022
2022 47th Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Contest
Saturday, February 5th, 2022
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Ice Fishing Derby to Auction Fish Houses News Release Release: Immediate
All is not lost to COVID for anglers disheartened by the cancellation of the 2021 46th Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby. Organizers of the Derby are offering several of the Grand Prizes to be auctioned to the general public. Each year the committee purchases two new 6′ x 12′ wheelhouse Ice Castle fish houses. Your chance to drive away with one of the fish houses will be held on what would have been the Derby weekend.
Live Auctions will be held for the fish houses as follows:
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Auction Date 1: Friday, February 5th, 7pm at the Maple Lake Legion Club
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Auction Date 2: Saturday February 6th, 7pm at Madigan’s Pub & Grill
Fish houses may be viewed at each of the locations above.
The committee is determining if they will also have other fishing-type silent auction items to be given away the day of the live auctions.
This year’s Fishing Derby has been cancelled due to COVID restrictions placed on larger outdoor events.
100 percent of the proceeds from the Derby events are used to improve the water quality of Maple Lake.
Greg Thomes 763.443.7039
January 8th, 2021
Open letter to our community, supporters and anglers,
We will not be hosting the 46th annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby. With the absence of a DNR tournament permit, due to Co-Vid 19 restrictions, we will put our resources into the 2022 Ice Fishing Derby. Current restrictions mandated by Governor Walz stipulate that a maximum of 250 people be allowed in any one outdoor gathering place.
Other options to hold the “Derby” virtually appear to diminish the fellowship and impact for anglers and our sponsors.
We appreciate the many sponsors who have helped make the “Derby” one of Minnesota’s top winter events.
We look forward to seeing all of you on February 5th, 2022. Please remember that 100 percent of our proceeds are used to improve our lake’s waters!
Sincerely,
Greg Thomes-Chairman.
Interested in becoming a Sponsor
of the Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby?
Fill out this form and email to: mlpoapresident@gmail.com
*please drink responsibly
Get your Derby Gear!
2020 Clothing will be for sale in the Winners Circle Day of the Derby
Thanks to 3X Gear for creating and providing Derby wear!
Major Sponsors
Thank you!
Save the date for the 45th Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby: Saturday, February 6th, 2021.
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Major sponsors include:
T-Mobile
Remax A Good Life, Maple Grove, MN
Otter
H&H Sport Shop
Thomes Insurance Group
Moon Motor Sports
Progressive Insurance
MP Nexlevel
Little Jim’s Sports
Mills Fleet Farm
Taco Johns
PleasureLand RV
Latest Derby News:
- Updated on the website: Updates happening every week! Check back often!
- Please obey all MN DNR Fishing regulations.
- Thanks to all of our VOLUNTEERS! We couldn’t do it without you!
Drill your own holes!
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 8PM. There will be two shuttles running and anticipate stopping at drop-off points every 10 minutes.
Buses will depart the Hwy 55 Lake Access landing:
(Two new stops this year: H&H & ML Bowl)
-Parking lots behind H&H
-Maple Lake High School parking lot
-Maple Lake Bowling Alley
-Madigan’s/”The V” parking area
-Finally at the St. Timothy’s school parking lot
*See the map for drop off/pick up points in town.
Stay tuned to our YouTube Channel!
Past Best Decorated Fish House Winners:
2019 Fish House Decorating Contest WINNER!
Congratulations to the winner of our Fish House contest – Mermaids with King Triton!
Honorable Mention: MAFGA (Make America Fish Great Again) won 2nd
Sponsored by Progressive Insurance & Thomes Insurance Agency
Thanks to all who participated!
2018 Fish House Decorating Contest WINNER!
Congratulations to the winner of our Fish House contest – The Happy Hookers!
Sponsored by Progressive Insurance & Thomes Insurance Agency
Thank you to all who participated. Your fish houses looked great!
Links to some of our favorites:
Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce
Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce
Maple Lake – Lake Property Owner’s Association, Inc. was established in 1970, to protect Maple Lake and the surrounding natural environment. In September of 2013, the IRS granted the Association 501(c)3 Charitable Organization status. Members strive to preserve the pristine waters of Maple Lake, located in Wright County, Minnesota. Your donations make this possible! Contributions are now fully tax deductable under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The MLLPOA’s major funding source has been the annual Ice Fishing Contest. The Maple Lake Fishing Derby was originally started by the Maple Lake Jaycees in 1975. February 3rd, 2018 will mark the 43rd annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby, one of the largest and oldest fishing contests in Minnesota, with more than 20,000 entrants and hundreds of prizes. All net proceeds from our fundraising go toward the maintenance and preservation of our Lake.
The Association and Board Members are all volunteers who love the lake. Together with their neighbors, and the visitors who enjoy the water, everyone works hard to keep Maple Lake clean and free from invasive species.
Please, enjoy this wonderful resource. Be safe! Don’t litter!
Derby History
How many Maple Lake Fishing Derbies have you been to?
Check out some of the fun from years past:
