Ice Fishing Contest Will Go Forth At GLSP
Cabin Fever Event Will Replace Winterfest
Grafton Lakes State Park will host its 36th annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 16, from 7 am to 2 pm. Join in the fun and brave the cold temperatures for your chance to land a winning catch on several of the park’s ponds.
Details for registration are still being finalized but will be remote this year. More information is forthcoming. Registration will begin December 26. There will be no day-of registration. There is a $10 entrance fee required for all participants age 16 or older, with no fee for children 15 and under. 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.
Tournament areas are located on Second Pond, Mill Pond, Dunham Reservoir, Shaver Pond, and Long Pond. Please note that due to preparations for our Cabin Fever event, ice fishing is not permitted adjacent to the beach on Long Pond.
Cabin Fever Event
Saturday, January 23
Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host a Cabin Fever event on Saturday, January 23. Due to COVID-19, we are not able to have our annual Winter Fest event and instead are excited to offer a day full of outings and a family-friendly guided trail. All activities will be pre-registration only. The event is free of charge and will take place from 9 am to 4 pm.
Details are still being finalized for the event. Registration will begin January 2.