Ice Fishing Contest - Grafton Lake State Park

Grafton Lakes State Park will host its annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 from 5:30 am – 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several of the park's ponds. Registration begins at 5:30 am and ends at 11 am (or 12:30 pm for youth) on February 15th in the park's maintenance building, accessible via the Main Entrance. There is a $10 registration fee required for all participants ages 16 or older, with no fee for children under 16. All participants 16 and older must have a valid NYS fishing license to fish in the park at any time, including during the contest. Big cash prizes are awarded for adults with 1st place fish and the longest-length catch in all three categories of trout, walleye/chain pickerel, and yellow perch. Winning entries will receive gift cards and other prizes. The awards ceremony will take place at 2:20 pm. Tournament areas are located on Second Pond, Mill Pond, Dunham Reservoir, Shaver Pond, and Long Pond. There will not be a backup/soft ice date. Registration: Required.