🎣 You're Invited to the McDonald Lake Ice Fishing Derby! ❄️
Get ready to bundle up and drop a line—McDonald Lake is calling all anglers for the 27th Annual McDonald Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 14, 2026! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking for a fun winter outing, this is your chance to reel in big catches, win prizes, and enjoy the camaraderie of the local fishing community.
Woods & Waves
Emerald City Tacos
Acme Tackle Company
Limestone Financial Credit Union
Aldridge
Marley's Irish Pub
Beaver Lures
Superior State Agency
Zellar Excavating & Sons Inc.
Robert J Johnson Construction Inc.
Putvin Drug Store
Jim and Jude's Cabins LLC
Tidy Up Cleaning
Northern Tails Pet Resort
John Glenn Lawn Care & Snow Plowing
On X Fish
Bowman Gas Co.
D & D Home Center
Paul's Plumbing
Damon Plumbing & Heating
Flatiron Brewing
TAP 21
Barr Team
Keller Williams
Manistique Oil
Nicolet National Bank
State Savings Bank
Elle Jay Aesthetic Studio
B & N Concrete
Blade's Bait & Tackle
Graymont
Carmeuse
Family Pride Laundry
Gulliver Easy Mart
Graymont
Manistique Area
Sport Fishing Club
Mr. Chrome Lures
ProAmpac
Skyline Builders
Fish and Hunt Shop
Hoholik's Taxidermy
Jack's Fresh Market
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3755
The Apple Barrel
Woody's Outpost
Thank you Community Member Sponsors.
Jeff & Pat Dehanke
Doyle Township Board Members
Chris Osterhout
John Gonder
Chris Benish
Art & Sue Messer
Jacob Goudreau
Would you like to sponsor this event?
Please click on the following link and complete Sponsor Sign up via Google Form.
Official Rules (13 and above)
Fish must be caught on McDonald Lake
Fish must be caught by legal means
Tickets must be purchased by 11 a.m. on Saturday
Fish can be registered on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
No person may win more than one prize per category
All teenagers (13 and above) will be required to register as an adult and will not be eligible for children’s prizes or gifts
Any child 12 and under cannot register as an adult and are not eligible for adult prizes
All registered adults will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. The drawing will take place after registration closes and will be displayed at the tent.
Drawing prizes must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. on Saturday
Official Rules for Children (12 and under)
Our mission is simple but meaningful: to provide every child who participates with a free fishing-related prize—because we believe in inspiring the next generation of anglers.
Kids may register any fish caught, regardless of species or size
They may only register 1 fish
This will enter them into a drawing for additional prizes
These prizes will be drawn at the awards ceremony, approximately 5 p.m.
Kids must be present to win drawing prizes
Event Highlights:
🐟 Competitive ice fishing with prizes for longest perch, pike and walleye
🍲 Hot food and drinks available on-site
🎁 Raffles, giveaways, and family-friendly activities
Location: McDonald Lake, Gulliver, MI
Registration Fee: $10.00
Fish Registration: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Drawings & Awards Ceremony: Approximately 5:00 p.m.
Bring your gear, your friends, and your best fishing stories. Let’s make this derby one to remember!
Please contact us via email, mcdonaldlakederby@gmail.com