Below is a photo gallery of some of the highlights of this year's event. A great time was had by all even though the ice was not cooperative. Move your mouse over the photos to see your navigational options and to bring the photos full screen. … [Read more...]
It’s Here — Derby Weekend!
The derby is still on even though it looks like the ice will be too thin. Good ole Mother Nature. But, we can still fish from piers or along the shoreline if necessary. We will have food, games, prizes and raffles for both days. Our live … [Read more...]
52nd Annual Chain O’ Lakes Ice Fishing Derby and Winter Festival on February 11th & 12th
I know many of you are wishing for Spring to arrive now that the Christmas and New Years celebrations have come and gone. I can agree with that, but we still have one more winter event to put behind us. It's hard to believe this year marks our 52nd … [Read more...]
2011 Fishin’ Derby Photo Gallery
2011 Fishin' Derby and Winter Festival Thank you everyone for making this a wonderfully fun and successful derby. The laughter, jokes and smiles on your faces and the faces of our guests were priceless and are what makes me look forward to next … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Ice Shanty Contest Registration
Here's an opportunity to win $100. Enter our Ice Shanty Contest on Saturday, February 12 at headquarters. There will be two categories judged, best presentation & most creative One winner in each category will receive $100. Winner will be announced … [Read more...]
2011 Fishin’ Derby and Winter Festival
All this year's info for the 2011 Chain O' Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival (ice or no ice) is now available! Download a copy! NICC Derby Flyer PDF Download … [Read more...]
2010 Derby Raffle Winners
1st: $1,500 cash Alison Schwan 2nd: $500 cash Ron Looze, Jr. 3rd: $300 cash Kevin Brah Congratulations! … [Read more...]
2010 Derby Raffle Winners
1st: $1,500 cash Alison Schwan 2nd: $500 cash Ron Looze, Jr. 3rd: $300 cash Kevin Brah Congratulations! … [Read more...]
Northern Illinois Conservation Club 2010 Ice Fish Derby Winners
Muskie: no legal caught Northern Pike: Large: 36 7/8 | Nathan Zeien Antioch Small: 25 | Eric Beeter McHenry Walleye: Large: 16 5/8: | Jeff Parsons Oregon Small: none caught Bass (Large/Small Mouth): Large: 19 1/8 | Greg Coull Fox … [Read more...]
Ice Shanty Contest Winners
Best Presentation: Nick Heelien of Genoa City, Wis. Most Creative was a tie: Christ & Zeek Zeien and Daniel Hucker Most Unusual was a tie: Andrew Noland of Lake Villa, IL and Jeff Lemke of Antioch … [Read more...]
