In case you haven’t heard, people are gearing up for this year’s DerbyFest which is the largest fishing derby in the state of Maine. The festival's events will be at Point Sebago Resort. There will be hot air balloon ride’s, snow sculptures, ice shack competitions and more. It’s a festival that all Mainer’s can enjoy.

Here’s a few things you should know. This year’s event will be February 22nd through the 24th. Festivities kick off with a free kid’s fishing Derby that is taking place on Friday the 22nd.

The kid’s derby takes place on Thomas Pond and is centered around Alyssa’s Motel off of route 302. Other activities on the 22nd include night racing under the lights at Point Sebago.

The Sebago Derby is being combined with a State Wide derby on March 8 through 9. The actual derby on Sebago takes place Saturday and Sunday. If you have never been, the festivities at Point Sebago alone are something to take in. Want to join? You can enter on line right here.

If you are looking for specific areas and techniques, check out my article in On The Water magazine this month. I interviewed some of Sebago’s most seasoned anglers, and with a little prodding and cajoling, they reviled some of their best spots and presentations to me. It’s all in the article, but I will tell you one thing, most of the winning fish do not come out of the depths you would expect.

The Sebago Derby cost $30 for an individual entry. The State Wide Derby cost twenty. If you enter the Sebago Derby, you automatically receive a spot in the State Wide derby. If you just want to enter the State Wide Derby, no problem, the cost is $20 for an individual entry.

Want more information? Check it out at www.icefishingderby.com .

Be safe and have fun fishing!

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