Ice Fishing Contest At GLSP
Grafton Lakes State Park will host its 35th annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 18, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several of the park’s ponds.
Registration begins at 5:30 am and ends at 11 am (or 12:30 pm for youth) on January 18 in the park’s maintenance building, accessible via the Main Entrance. There is a $10 entrance fee required for all participants age 16 or older, with no fee for children under 16. All participants 16 and older must have a valid NYS fishing license to fish in the park at any time, including during the contest.
Big cash prizes are awarded for adults with 1st place fish and the longest length catch in all three categories of trout, walleye/chain pickerel and yellow perch. Winning entries will receive gift cards and other prizes.
Certified bait will be available on site from Hudson River Bait in the registration area. Do your part to help keep the waters at Grafton Lakes healthy and productive by using certified bait.
Tournament areas are located on Second Pond, Mill Pond, Dunham Reservoir, Shaver Pond, and Long Pond. Please note that due to preparations for Winter Fest, ice fishing is not permitted adjacent to the beach on Long Pond.
For more information about Grafton Lakes State Park events, call the park office at 518-279-1155, check out our Facebook page at “Grafton Lakes State Park,” or visit our website at nysparks.com.