2026 Derby Prize Qualification

Thank you to John Iverson for making our Kid’s Division and Catch & Release Division trophies for our 29th annual ice fishing derby!

Weekly Winners

  • Each week of the derby will have a specific fish category, one winner for the Weigh-In Derby and one for the Catch & Release Derby
  • Whoever catches and brings in the largest fish in the category during the week (this fish must be caught during the designated week to qualify) will win a prize
  • Whoever sends in a fish with the best combination of ethical handling, photo quality, and length to twfishderby@gmail.com or Messenger during the week (this fish must be caught during the designated week to qualify) will win a prize.

Week 1- Kokanee  (Sat. Feb, 1-Sat. Feb. 7)

Week 2- Arctic Char/Dolly Varden (Sun. Feb. 8-Sat. Feb. 14) *store is closed for Super Bowl, 2/ (please bring in weigh-in fish Monday, C&R can still email Sunday)

Week 3- Rainbow Trout (Sun. Feb. 15-Sat. Feb. 21)

Week 4- Mystery Fish (Sun. Feb. 22-Fri. Feb. 28)

Weigh-In: on the last day of the Derby (2/28) Haley will randomly draw a weight and the fish brought in that week closest to that weight wins Week4! All 7 species and all sizes are fair game this week!

Catch & Release: Haley will randomly select one of the seven species*, and whoever brings in the fish with the most ethical release and best photo of that species that week will be the Week 4 Winner! All 7 species and all sizes are fair game this week! *Any species that didn’t have a fish entered will be removed from the drawing to make sure there is a winner (ex: if 0 Whitefish were brought in, it won’t be in the selection to draw from)

Adult Division Weigh-In (Ages 13+)

  • First Place prizes will be awarded to the largest fish in each of the following categories: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden / Arctic Char, Grayling, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee, Burbot, and Whitefish
  • Royal Flush Division Qualification: Must catch & enter one of each of the first-place division species. The winner will be chosen by a total weight of the largest fish of each species entered, but every angler who completes a Royal Flush will receive a certificate of completion. **Back again! Royal Flush entries can come from the Weigh-In and Catch & Release derbies! Any fish submitted through catch and release will be estimated by Scott or Brian for the total weight.
  • The Straight Flush is back! Any angler who completes a Straight Flush will receive a certificate of completion. Straight Flush Division Qualification: Must catch & enter one of each of the following: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden/Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee, and Grayling. Burbot and/or Whitefish if entered may be used to sub for one of the above. Substitutions may only be made once per type of fish. Open to both Weigh-In and Catch & Release derbies!
  • Kids and Minnows can also complete a Royal Flush! However for Straight Flush, please see the Super Slam below.

NEW! Juniors Division Weigh-In (Ages 13-18)

  • We’re bringing back a Junior Division! “Juniors” are for ages 13-18
  • Juniors will compete for the Top 5 Fish amongst their age group. Fish can be from any of the 7 species
  • Those who qualify for the Juniors Division may also compete in the Adult Division, as well as both the Straight & Royal Flush Divisions!
  • This being the first year back, and with previous limited engagement, we are keeping it to the Top 5 Fish. As the Derby grows, we’re hopeful that this division will grow as well!
  • If we see increased participation, Haley will address and adapt this division as needed throughout the 2026 Derby. The purpose is to include more fish, especially in the 13-18 age range. If enough fish get entered this, Haley will consider opening this to the Full 7 species like the Kids and Adult Division. Please keep an eye out on our Facebook and website for updates! Thank you for participating and good luck fishing!

Kids Division Weigh-In (Ages 12 & under)

  • First Place prizes will be awarded to the largest fish in each of the following species: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden/Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Grayling, Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee (Burbot and/or Whitefish if entered)
  • Grand Slam (Kids & Minnows) Division Qualification: Catch & enter one of the following: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden / Arctic Char, Lake Trout, and Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee. All Grand Slam qualifiers will receive prizes! One of the above may be substituted for a Burbot, Grayling, or Whitefish. Substitutions may only be made once per type of fish. Grand Slam entries can come from the Weigh-in and Catch & Release derbies! Any fish submitted through catch and release will be estimated by Scott or Brian for the total weight. Fish can be a mix of either derbies, or all from the same derby (C&R or Weigh-In).
  • Super Slam (Kids & Minnows) Division Qualification: Must catch & enter one of each of the following: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden/Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee, and Grayling. Burbot and/or Whitefish if entered may be used to sub for one of the above. Substitutions may only be made once per type of fish. Open to both Weigh-In and Catch & Release derbies!

Minnow Division Weigh-In (Ages 6 & under)

  • All Minnow division 6yrs & under will receive a prize when they bring in fish, chosen from the treasure chest!
  • 1St -10th place largest fish will be awarded (One entry per species per Minnow will be awarded)
  • Grand Slam (Kids & Minnows) Division Qualification: Catch & enter one of the following: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden / Arctic Char, Lake Trout, and Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee. All Grand Slam qualifiers will receive prizes! Fish must all be entered in the same derby to qualify.
  • Minnows’ fish can also enter Kid’s Division, if applicable
  • New from 2025,

Catch and Release Derby 

Adults & Kids:

  • Winners will be determined first and foremost by ethical handling and release practices, followed by photo quality. Length will only be a secondary factor in determining winning fish this year. We are still looking for big fish, however fish that have been handled well and have a great photo will be prioritized over a larger fish with poor handling.
  • First Place prizes will be awarded to the largest fish that SHOWCASES the best ethical release handling as well as best photo of the fish in each of the following categories: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden / Arctic Char, Grayling, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee, Burbot, and Whitefish. 
  • Royal Flush Division Qualification: Must catch & enter one of each of the first-place division species. The winner will be chosen by a total weight of the largest fish of each species entered. Each participant that completes a Royal Flush will receive a certificate of completion**Back again! Royal Flush entries can come from the Weigh-In and Catch & Release derbies! Any fish submitted through catch and release will be estimated by Scott or Brian for the total weight. Fish must all be entered in the same derby to qualify.
  • The Straight Flush is back! Any angler who completes a Straight Flush will receive a certificate of completion. Straight Flush Division Qualification: Must catch & enter one of each of the following: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden/Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee, and Grayling. Burbot and/or Whitefish if entered may be used to sub for one of the above. Substitutions may only be made once per type of fish. Open to both Weigh-In and Catch & Release derbies! Fish must all be entered in the same derby to qualify.
  • Check out Catch & Release page for more information

Juniors & Minnows 

  • Juniors and Minnows are still judged by the same parameters and can still enter the Flush & Slam Divisions.
  • Minnows C&R will be Top 3 Fish!
  • Juniors C&R will be Top 5 Fish!

Slam & Flush Divisions 

  • Royal Flush Division Qualification: Must catch & enter one of each of the first-place division species. The winner will be chosen by a total weight of the largest fish of each species entered, but every angler who completes a Royal Flush will receive a certificate of completion. **Back again! Royal Flush entries can come from the Weigh-In and Catch & Release derbies! Any fish submitted through catch and release will be estimated by Scott or Brian for the total weight.
  • The Straight Flush is back! Any angler who completes a Straight Flush will receive a certificate of completion. Straight Flush Division Qualification: Must catch & enter one of each of the following: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden/Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee, and Grayling. Burbot and/or Whitefish if entered may be used to sub for one of the above. Substitutions may only be made once per type of fish. Open to both Weigh-In and Catch & Release derbies!
  • Super Slam (Kids & Minnows) Division Qualification: Must catch & enter one of each of the following: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden/Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee, and Grayling. Burbot and/or Whitefish if entered may be used to sub for one of the above. Substitutions may only be made once per type of fish. Open to both Weigh-In and Catch & Release derbies! This is the same requirements as a Straight Flush, but for Kids & Minnows its named Super Slam.
  • Grand Slam (Kids & Minnows) Division Qualification: Catch & enter one of the following: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden / Arctic Char, Lake Trout, and Landlocked Salmon / Kokanee. All Grand Slam qualifiers will receive prizes! One of the above may be substituted for a Burbot, Grayling, or Whitefish. Substitutions may only be made once per type of fish. Grand Slam entries can come from the Weigh-in and Catch & Release derbies! Any fish submitted through catch and release will be estimated by Scott or Brian for the total weight. Fish can be a mix of either derbies, or all from the same derby (C&R or Weigh-In).

Peripheral Prizes 

  • First Fish of the derby will receive a $25 gift card!
  • 100th and 200th fish if reached will receive a $25 gift card!
  • Prettiest fish is awarded to a Kid or Minnow fish that didn’t win a division but was voted by TW as the prettiest!
  • Toughest Fish is awarded to a Kid or Minnow fish that didn’t win a division but was voted by TW as the toughest!

Award Ceremony 2026

  • Awards Ceremony date this year has not been set yet. Check back here or our Facebook for updates.