2026 Schedule of Events
Plan your weekend with the 21st Annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby's Schedule of Events! Discover all the entertainment and activities happening throughout this year's milestone celebration.
Opening Ceremony | Friday, January 23rd
🎉 Opening Ceremony
📅 Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – Registrations at Lakeview Restaurant
⏰ 7:00 PM – Kick off the derby with our exciting Opening Ceremony and music!
💡 All registered derby participants are eligible for the prize drawings!
DERBY DAY 1 | Saturday, January 24th
🐟 The Derby Begins!
📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ The derby officially starts at 12:01 AM.
🏅 Weigh Stations:
- Open 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM SHARP on both Saturday & Sunday.
- 🎣 Important: No fish will be registered after 5:00 PM each day!
DERBY DAY 2 | Closing Ceremony | Sunday, January 25th
🏆 Closing Ceremony
📅 Sunday, January 25, 2026
🏅 Weigh Stations:
- Open 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM SHARP.
- 🎣 Important: No fish will be registered after 5:00 PM!
⏰ 7:00 PM – Closing Ceremony
- Join us LIVE at Lakeview Restaurant for the grand Closing Ceremony!
- 💰 Over $26,500 in cash prizes will be awarded for all fish categories.
- 📡 Live Stream Available: Watch the awards online at www.wfktv-4.com.