Each year, the St. Lawrence River and neighboring bodies of water are home to numerous tournaments and ice fishing derbies. In hopes of promoting successful turnouts, we have compiled a list of upcoming events. If you would like to see your tournament added to the list of events, please email us at contactus@tibait.com and be sure to include enough information to meet the criteria outlined in example format below.
Upcoming Events
| Date(s) | Name/Sponsor/Contact Information | Details |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 & 9, 2022 | Name: Example Ice Derby Sponsor: Thousand Island Bait, INC. Registration: Thousand Island Bait, INC. Contact: John Doe (315) 123-4567 | Bodies of Water(s): Any Legal Waters Weigh-in: 42980 NYS RT 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Cash Prize Amount: $1,000 Notes: 5AM – 5PM; Can fish from boat or shore; Pike must be minimum 26 inches |
| January 15, 2022 | Name: Alexandria Bay Volunteer Fire Department Virtual Luck of the Draw 23rd Ice Fishing Derby Sponsor: Alexandria Bay Fire Department Registration: Adults: $10 – Children (12 & under): $5 Option 1.) A-Bay fire hall or local bait shop. Option 2.) Venmo: AlexandriaBay-FireDepartment. Will reply with registration number. | Bodies of Water(s): Open boundaries Weigh-in: Text a photo with your registration number by 4 pm to (315) 222-5077 or (315) 222-5848 Cash Prizes: Top prize is $2,000 with over $15,000 in total prizes. Prizes will be awarded on Facebook live, followed by a phone call to each winner. Notes: Pike must be legal size; $200 prize for most creative photo |
| February 12-13, 2022 | Name: Theresa Fire Department Ice Fishing Derby Sponsor: Theresa Fire Department Registration Locations: -Theresa Fire Station -Land of Lakes in Theresa -Felder’s Bait Shop in Redwood -Bills Feed in Great Bend -1000 Island Bait Store in Alex Bay -Chaumont Hardware, Rt. 12E -Frog Hollow Bait Shop, Gouverneur | Cash Prizes: Adult grand prize: $1,200; children grand prize: $300 Schedule of Events: • Friday, February 11: Pre-registration starts @ 7pm • Saturday, February 12: Registration starts @ 5 am Raffles all day Final fish entry: 5 pm Dance 8 pm – 12 am (no cover charge) • Sunday, February 13: Registration starts @ 5 am Raffles all day Chicken BBQ starts @ 1pm Final Fish Entry: 4:30 pm All Prizes drawn: Starting @ 5:00 pm |
| February 19, 2022 | Name: Clayton’s Mid-Winter Fishing Derby Registration: Register in person at Mary Street Dock in Clayton or at 1000islands-clayton.com/derby; Adults – $25; Kids – Under 15 are free with paid adult; 5 each goes towards the Christmas Parade | Bodies of Water(s): French Bay (Closed boundary) Cash Prizes: Cash award for luck of the draw – $200 per hour; Prizes awarded at Mary Street Dock at 4PM Notes: Fishing from 7AM-3PM; Minimum length of Northern Pike is 26″ |
| February 19, 2022 | Name: Harrisville Volunteer Fire Dept. 21st & 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby – In Loving Memory of Chris Gamble (Northern Pike & Trout) Sponsor: Harrisville Volunteer Fire Dept. Registration: Location – Harrisville Fire Hall Pre-Registration Time – Friday night from 12PM-9PM or 4AM Saturday Entry Fee – $35 per person Trout Entry – $10 Children Under 12 (perch only) – $5 entry fee Contact: (315) 543-2833 | Bodies of Water(s): Lake Bonaparte Weigh-in: Sand Bay, North Shore Cash Prizes: Total payout is $6,400 Prizes every hour – 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $200; 3rd Place: $100 Chance to win power ice augers, ice shantys, and more. Time: 7:00AM – 3:00PM |
| June 18, 2022 | Name: ABA Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops Contact: Greg Johnson (734) 502-0768 | Bodies of Water(s): St. Lawrence River Location: Morristown, NY |
| June 19, 2022 | Name: ABA Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops Contact: Greg Johnson (734) 502-0768 | Bodies of Water(s): St. Lawrence River Location: Chaumont, NY |
| June 22 – 24, 2022 | Name: 2022 B.A.S.S. Nation Northeast Regional at St. Lawrence River at St. Lawrence River Sponsor: B.A.S.S. | Bodies of Water(s): St. Lawrence River Weigh-in: Waddington, NY |
| July 9, 2022 | Name: 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League at St. Lawrence River Sponsor: Phoenix | Bodies of Water(s): St. Lawrence River Weigh-in: Massena Intake Boat Launch 1415 State Highway 131 Massena, NY 13662 Day 1 : 2:00 PM ET |
| July 14 – 17, 2022 | Name: 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River Sponsor: Guaranteed Rate | Bodies of Water(s): St. Lawrence River Weigh-in: Antique Boat Museum 750 Mary St Clayton, NY 13624 |
| July 23, 2022 | Name: ABA Bass Pro Shops Open Series Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops Contact: Jeff Randall (256) 777-6152 | Bodies of Water(s): St. Lawrence River Weigh-in: French Creek Marina 250 Wahl St Clayton, NY 13624 |
| August 16 – 21, 2022 | Name: 2022 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at St. Lawrence River Sponsor: Tackle Warehouse | Bodies of Water(s): St. Lawrence River Weigh-in: Massena Intake Boat Launch 1415 State Hwy 131 Massena, NY 13662 Day 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 : 3:00 PM , Day 6 : 4:00 PM |
| September 22 – 24, 2022 | Name: 2022 Toyota Series at St. Lawrence River Sponsor: Toyota | Bodies of Water(s): St. Lawrence River Weigh-in: Massena Intake Boat Launch 1415 State Hwy 131 Massena, NY 13662 Day 1 & 2 & 3 : 3:00 PM ET |
