$25,000 Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby

2012 Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby CANCELLED

Join us next year on Saturday, January 26, 2013 for a great ice fishing derby!

Here's the 2012 Winners!

LinkDid you win? Click here to see the video of the drawing.

Arctic Cat 4-wheeler from Bass Pro Shops

  • Ed DeJong, Orange City, IA

Humminbird ICE 55

  • David Johnson, Atlantic , IA

Humminbird Hat & Hy-Vee gift card

  • Chris Nelson, Council Bluffs, IA

  • Jeff Spangle, Des Moines, IA

  • Larry Stroman, Moville, IA

Humminbird Hat & Scheels gift card

  • Wayne Schuler, Council Bluffs, IA

  • Donald Galaska, Papillion, NE

  • John Fox, Council Bluffs, IA

Humminbird sweatshirt, hat, cap light,& handwarmer

  • Rick Johnson, Estherville, IA

  • Ron Brummer, Council Bluffs, IA

  • Jordan Johnson, Omaha, NE

Humminbird T-shirt, hat, cap light,& handwarmer

  • Neil Raus, Council Bluffs, IA

  • Joe Morgan, Malvern, IA

  • Jim Brummer, Norfolk, NE

Look Here!Check out pictures and winners from the 2011 derby below.

LinkDOWNLOAD YOUR 2012 REGISTRATION HERE!

Look Here!Your entry fee helped buy Lake Manawa State Park this great mower! Thanks, derby participants, for your continued support!

Look Here!See Pictures of 2011 Derby Click Picture below

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Check out the ICE BASH!!!

Friday, January 25, 2013 from 6-8 p.m.

  • At Hy-Vee in Council Bluffs

  • Fish fry hosted by HyVee

  • Beer Tasting by Doll Distributing

  • Ice fishing seminars

  • Door prizes and silent auction

  • Safety rules for the ice derby

Win an Ice House

Pre-registrants will be eligible to win an ice house each week during January. Each Friday Crash Davis will announce the winner at 5:45 p.m. during his Outdoor Update on 96.1 The Brew.

PRIZES will be given away for the following:

  • Big Fish: Prizes awarded for: the largest catfish, walleye, crappie, drum, wiper, and bluegill.

  • 3 places awarded in each age category: Adult division and youth division (to age 15).

Biggest fish in each category determined by length of fish.

All fish to be measured must be taken to the registration tent. Designated officials will measure and examine the fish for freshness. Any fish that appears not to be fresh will be disqualified.

During extreme cold conditions, find a Derby Official quickly to verify that your fish is alive.

Prizes:

  • Mo Fish will award $25 gift certificates to the first 4 catfish brought to the registration tent.

  • Wal-Mart will award a Pond Prowler for a door prize.

  • Prizes will also be awarded for the Best Decorated Ice House and the Doll's Distributing Chili Cook-off. Contestants must be entered in the Fishing Derby. Contestants must enter the contest by 9 a.m. at the registration tent. Contestants must be registered by 9 a.m. and assigned times will be given for the chili tasting. All contestants will be asked to sample their chili before the judges start sampling. The Chili Contest will begin @ 11 a.m.

  • Other door prizes include Romano gift certificates, hand augers, Bass Pro tackle boxes, rods and reels and much more.

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