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...]
Fishin’ Derby 2012 and Winter Festival Photos
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...]
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...]
Be a Derby Sponsor!
For more than four 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 13 & 14, 2010 will mark our 50th Ice … [Read more...]
