For more than five decades the Ice Fishing Derby and Winter Festival held on the Chain O’ Lakes has been our major fund raiser and is the longest continuously run winter event in the State of Illinois. February 11 & 12, 2017 will mark our 57th Ice … [Read more...]
2016 Derby Info
February 13th & 14th, 2016 We've just posted this year's poster and details. You can download a PDF copy as well. The 2016 Sponsors (Thank You All!) are also posted so you can show your support. Check out our Calendar for dates and times … [Read more...]
55 YEARS OF DERBY MEMORIES AND MORE IN THE MAKING
A recent find in the clubs archives has begun an intensive hunt for the history of the Chain o lakes ice fishing derby and the clubs history itself. For many of us club members and others in our community, its hard to believe we are quickly … [Read more...]
2014 NICC Fishin’ Derby Event Poster
We're a little less than a month away from the exciting 54th Annual Fishin' Derby and Winter Festival! You can download a copy of the event poster below... We look forward to seeing you there! Click here to download the 2014 NICC Derby Poster … [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...]
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...]
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...]
We’re in January’s Outdoor Illinois!
Check out this article about the NICC and our Fishin' Derby in January's Outdoor Illinois! Click here to download the PDF article in January's Outdoor Illinois. … [Read more...]
