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.
Upcoming Events
| Date(s) | Tournament / Derby | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Currently waiting on dates and details for the following derbies: | Waddington | Waiting on Details |
| January 21, 2023 | Name: Alexandria Bay Fire Department Luck of the Draw 24th Ice Fishing Derby Sponsor: Alexandria Bay Fire Department Registration: – Adults: $10 – Children 12 & Under: $5 Venmo registration with your name and phone number to Alexandria Bay-Fire Department OR Stop buy the fire station on Friday (8am – TILL) & Saturday (5 AM- 11 AM) | Prizes: *Must be present to win all prizes* Adults – $2,000 top prize by Glenn Sweet – $500 by Riveredge – $250 Gift Card by Route 37 Building Supply – $250 Gift Card by Wellesley Island Building Supply – Ice Auger by Alex Bay Fire Department Kids – Lifetime License by Thousand Islands Painting – 2 Half Day Fishing w/ Guide (2 Adult & 2 Kids) by Pat Snyder and Snyder Regulations: – Open boundaries – Northern Pike 26″ Min. – No frozen or questionable fish – Fish MUST be entered by 5pm |
| January 28, 2023 | Name: Black Lake Ice Fishing Derby Sponsor: Black Lake Fish and Game Association Registration: Sold online at www.BFLGA.org or Club House (Evening Before), Chapmans Sport Shop, Black Lake Marine – Adults: $16 – Kids: $11 Regulations: – All Pike must be legal length – Catch and release only – Black Lake only | Prizes: Roll-A-Way Bay – $500 Biggest Pike Adult – $250 Biggest Pike Kids – $150 Biggest Panfish Adult – $100 Biggest Panfish Kids – 100 Biggest Walleye Black Lake Marine – $500 Biggest Pike Adult – $250 Biggest Pike Kids – $150 Biggest Panfish Adult – $100 Biggest Panfish Kids – 100 Biggest Walleye MuskyPlyer Bonus – Kids: Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License – Adults: 3 Man Fishing Trip with EYEZ ON EM Charters |
| February 4, 2023 | Name: Redwood Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fishing Derby Registration: Location: Thousand Island Bait Store – Adults: $10 – Children: $5 | Prizes: – Adult Grand Prize: $1,000 (Redwood FD) – Child Grand Prize: Lifetime NY Fishing License (KahrsCo Electric Construction LLC) |
| February 11, 2023 | Name: Annual Open Boundary Luck of the Draw Northern Pike Ice Fishing Derby Sponsor: Chippewa Bay Fish and Game Club Registration: Friday, February 10, Noon – ? – Adults: $15 – Kids: $10 Regulations: – Minimum Pike is 24″ | Prizes: Adults – 1st: $1,000 Kids – 1st: $500 – 2nd: $250 (Felder’s Roofing) – 3rd: $250 (Mercer Contracting) Catch and Release Division (Chippewa Bay ONLY) – $200 HR+ $400 (7 AM – 3 PM) |
| February 11 & 12, 2023 | Name: 36th Annual Luck of the Draw Theresa Fire Department Ice Fishing Derby Registration: Location: Thousand Island Bait Store – Adults: $10 – Children: $5 | Prizes: – Adult 1st Place: $1,200 (Sponsored by Caskinette Ford) – Children 1st Place: $300 Regulations: – Pike only – Open boundaries – Must be present to win |
| February 11 & 12, 2023 | Name: Three Mile Bay Fire Department 45th Annual Lyme Ice Fishing Derby Registration: Location: Thousand Island Bait Store Cost: $12 Regulations: – Fish must be 26″ – Fish must be in by 5:00 PM Saturday and 4:00 PM Sunday | Prizes: – 1st Place: $1,500 Cash (AES) – 2nd Place: $1,000 Cash (TMB Fire & Auxiliary) – 3rd Place: $750 Cash (AES & TMB Auxiliary) – Top 10 Places: Case of Beer – Snow Dog Raffle: $10 (Donated by Bourquin Farm Equipment) |
| February 18, 2023 | Name: Harrisville Volunteer Fire Dept. 22nd & 3rd Annual Ice Fishing Derby In Loving Memory of Chris Gamble Time: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Registration: Harrisville Fire Hall – Entry Fee: $35 per Adult; $5 per Child Under 12 (Perch Only) – $35 entry fee will enter you into prize drawings of 450 Polaris 4-wheeler from Gamble Distributors and Harrisville Fire Dept., $1,000 Cash, and More! Contact: (315) 543 – 2833 | Pre-Register: – Friday night from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM or 4:00 AM Saturday $10 for Trout Entry: – Must be in Pike Entry Division Pays Top 3 Trout of the Day Huge Prizes!! – Weigh-in station and prizes given at Sand Bay, North Shore – Total Payout: $6,400 ash (Based on 1,000 entries) – Prizes every hour: 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $200; 3rd Place: $100 – Giant 50/50 raffle – Power ice augers, ice shanties, and much more |
| February 18, 2023 | Name: Clayton Fishing Derby | CANCELED |
| February 25, 2023 | Name: Cape Vincent Fishing Derby Registration: – Adults: $10 | Prizes: – 50/50 & Raffles Northern Pike Awards – 1st Place: $500 – 2nd Place: $300 – 3rd Place: $200 Perch (Big Kids) Age 11 & Up – 1st Place: $250 – 2nd Place: $100 – 3rd Place: $50 Perch (Small Kids) Age 10 & Under – Enter the perch you catch for a luck of the draw! |
| February 25, 2023 | Name: Evans Mills Fire Department Ice Fishing Derby Location: Perch Lake | CANCELED |
| June 24, 2023 | Name: New York – The Bass Federation at St. Lawrence River | Location: Cape Vincent, NY |
| June 25, 2023 | Name: New York – The Bass Federation at St. Lawrence River Dick Garlock Team Open | Location: Cape Vincent, NY |
| June 26, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Grassy Point | Location: Grassy Point (6 AM – 2 PM) |
| July 10, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Chaumont | Location: Chaumont (6 AM – 2 PM) |
| July 15, 2023 | Name: ABA New York Open Series Sponsor: Caymas Boats | Takeoff: French Creek 250 Wahl St, Clayton, NY 13624 |
| July 20-22, 2023 | Name: 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence Location: Waddington, NY | Sponsor: Mossy Oak Fishing Weigh-In: Whittaker Park |
| July 28-30, 2023 | Name: Costa St. Lawrence River Big Bass Classic Sponsor: Explore Massena Location: Massena, NY | Weigh-In: Massena Intake Boat Launch 1415 State Rt. 131, Massena, NY 13662 Prizes: $135,000 Guaranteed Prizes & Payouts |
| August 7, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Ogdensburg | Location: Ogedensburg, NY (6 AM – 2 PM) |
| August 10-12, 2023 | Name: MLF Toyota Series at St. Lawrence River Location: Massena, NY | Event Details: Takeoff Day 1, 2, & 3: 6:00 AM – Massena Intake Boat Launch 1415 State Rt. 131, Massena, NY 13662 Weigh-In Day 1, 2, & 3: 2:00 PM – Massena Intake Boat Launch 1415 State Rt. 131, Massena, NY 13662 |
| August 9-10, 2023 | Name: MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League at St. Lawrence River Location: Massena, NY | Event Details: Takeoff Day 1 & 2: 6:00 AM – Massena Intake Boat Launch 1415 State Rt. 131, Massena, NY 13662 Weigh-In Day 1 & 2: 2:00 PM – Massena Intake Boat Launch 1415 State Rt. 131, Massena, NY 13662 |
| August 21, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Onieda | Location: Onieda, NY (6 AM – 2 PM) |
| August 24-27, 2023 | Name: 2023 Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River Location: Clayton, NY | Weigh-In: Antique Boat Museum 750 Mary St, Clayton, NY 13624 |
| August 28, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Cape Vincent | Location: Cape Vincent, NY (6 AM – 2 PM) |
| September 11, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Clayton | Location: Clayton, NY (7 AM – 3 PM) |
| September 17, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Tupper Lake | Location: Tupper Lake (7 AM – 3 PM) |
| September 18, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Cranberry Lake | Location: Cranberry Lake (7 AM – 3 PM) |
| September 24, 2023 | Name: NY Bass Federation Third Points Tournament | Location: St. Lawrence River, Keewaydin State Park |
| October 2, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Butterfield Lake | Location: Butterfield Lake (7 AM – 3 PM) |
| October 9, 2023 | Name: Thousand Islands Bassmasters at Keewaydin | Location: Keewaydin State Park (7 AM – 3 PM) |
