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Fishing For The Cure
2025-02-15 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | SMITH LAKE MN, 3534 Smith Lake Rd SE, Osakis, MN, 56360, United States
Fishing for the Cure
Anyone who has attended will tell you that the Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Challenge is one of the most fun and meaningful fishing tournaments ever!

We were not able to host our 2024 event because of lack of ice, and concerns for the safety of all involved. But our 2023 tournament continued with its reputation for being a fun, family friendly event. We broke our attendance record with 1,564 people – moms, dads, kids, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends – having fun catching fish and watching the leaderboard to see where their name would land on the list of 100 prizes. Altogether, with support from so many people, we raised a record $125,000 at our 2023 tournament!
Prizes were awarded for the top 50 fish in two fish categories – large fish (Northern and Walleye) and small fish (Crappie, Perch and Sunfish). The person with the smallest fish that made the leaderboard during the tournament, won the biggest fish prize!
The Fishing for the Cure event honors those who are fighting cancer, those who have fought cancer and won, and those who have suffered from cancer and are no longer with us.
2025 Contest Rules
The following rules shall apply to the 2025 Alexandria Industries Ice Fishing Challenge (hereinafter the “Event”), scheduled for 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. February 15, 2025 on Smith Lake (Douglas County)
Section 1: Rules and Regulations.
The rules and regulations set forth herein are the Official Rules (“Rules”) of the Event and the Raffle Drawing, as that term is defined further below.
Participants shall be subject to all applicable licensing requirements, as well as any local, state, and federal laws. Licenses are not sold on the lake.
These rules may be changed by Alexandria Industries Charitable Foundation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, or by its delegated agent (hereinafter, the Event Coordinators”), at any time with or without notice to the participants. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules will be left exclusively to the Event Coordinators. In the event of a discrepancy between the printed version and any digital version of the Rules, the Rules posted on the official website (http://www.fishingforthecure.net/about/official-rules/) at the time of the Event shall prevail.
By purchasing a ticket, and participating in the event, all participants acknowledge and agree that they have reviewed, understand, and will abide by the Rules as posted on our official website. Participants willingly agree to comply with the Rules for participation in the Event.
Section 2: Event Participation and Eligibility.
2.1 The contest is scheduled for 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, February 15, 2025 on Smith Lake. Should the contest not be held for any reason on February 15, 2025, the event will be cancelled and all proceeds will go directly to the American Cancer Society.
2.2 Entry fee for the contest is $30.00 Adults, $10 kids 12 & under. (Day of tournament adults $40, $10 kids 12&under.) No refunds or exchanges will be given for any reason.
Minnesota fishing rules & regulations apply.
Participants can fish anywhere on Smith Lake (Douglas County).
Fish house shelters allowed.
2.3 Participants must fish only on Smith Lake (Douglas County).
2.4 Each contestant may register as many fish as the contestant wants, but only the heaviest fish per contestant will qualify for a contest prize.
2.5 Only fish personally caught by the contestant are eligible to be entered in the contest by that contestant. Fish caught by one individual and given to another person are not eligible. Any contestant who enters a fish caught by another individual will be immediately disqualified.
2.6 Must have official entry tag visible to weigh-in fish.
2.7 All Participants must be in the weigh-in line at or before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the contest.
2.8. All fish weighed-in will be released at weigh-in station.
2.9 Any Participant attempting to manipulate the outcome of the Event or defraud the Event will be disqualified and may be subject to prosecution.
2.10 Contest results remain unofficial until verified by the head judge. Unofficial results will be posted on a leaderboard on the ice throughout the contest hours. Efforts will be made to keep the board as up-to-date and accurate as possible. When ready, official results will be posted on our website at www.fishingforthecure.net.
2.11 The top 100 prizes are determined by largest weight and time registered in two categories. Top 50 for large fish, walleye, northern, and bass. Top 50 in small fish, crappie, sunfish, and perch. In the event of a tie, the first fish registered takes priority. In the event that all fish categories are not filled, those prizes will be held for the following year.
Section 3: Interpretation and Discipline.
3.1 Participants agree to abide by the Rules and any decisions of the Event Director and/or Event Staff.
3.2 Interpretation and enforcement of the Rules shall be left to the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director and/or his/her designee at the Event. In the event a Participant violates any rule set forth in the Rules, as determined in the discretion of the Event Director, the Event Director may impose a penalty and/or sanction on the Participant (including but not limited to disqualification from the Event and future events and/or forfeiture of Event winnings and/or prizes).
3.3 Each Participant agrees to report to the Event Coordinators immediately any violation or infraction of the Rules.
Section 4: Safety.
4.1 Contestants are responsible for their own safety, actions and property at all times.
4.2 Participants understand and are aware that the weather in Minnesota can be severe. Participants are aware that participating in the Event may subject participants to extremely cold conditions, which can be dangerous and cause injury if the participant is not properly prepared. Similarly, the weather may be warmer and cause extraordinarily slippery conditions on the ice. Although particular Rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in the Event, the risk of serious injury does exist and cannot be completely eliminated. In the event of significant weather conditions during competition, the Event Coordinators will advise regarding any change, delay, suspension and/or cancellation of one or more hours or day(s). Non-refundable due to weather.
4.3 Participants are permitted to consume alcoholic beverages while fishing. Participants are aware he/she/they are participating in a physical activity in the sport of fishing on ice, which may be dangerous and can cause injury, especially if the participant is consuming alcoholic beverages. Participants understand and acknowledge the consumption of alcohol impairs a person’s ability to walk on all surfaces, including those that are especially slippery, like ice. Consuming alcohol and walking on ice subjects the participant to certain risks including, but not limited to, death, serious neck and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, and/or serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles and internal organs, and property damage. Although particular Rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in the Event, the risk of serious injury does exist and cannot be completely eliminated.
4.4 No firearms will be allowed in Event Site during Event hours, unless you have an active licensed concealed carry permit or are a credentialed law enforcement officer.
Section 5: Protests and Disputes.
5.1 All protests or disputes relating to any matter involving the Rules and/or the Event must be registered in writing with the Event Coordinator no later than 3:15 p.m. the day of the Event. Protests made after the deadline will be disregarded. This section does not apply to reporting suspected cheating.
5.2 Any protest filed by a Participant shall be heard by the Event Coordinators. After reviewing the protest submitted, the Event Coordinators’ shall inform the protesting Participant of the Event Coordinator’s decision. The Event Coordinator’s decision is final and not subject to further appeal.
5.3 The interpretation and enforcement of the Rules will be the sole responsibility of the Event Director.
Section 6: Other Raffles and Drawings.
6.1 The contest ticket and random drawing tickets are two separate items. Raffle tickets are available for $10.00 and need not be purchased in conjunction with a contest entry ticket. No refunds will be given for any reason. Raffle tickets must be purchased with cash, check, or debit card and by an adult over 18 years of age. Tickets are available for purchase at designated ticket outlets and on the ice. Telephone and online orders cannot be accepted for random drawing tickets. All Minnesota gambling control regulations are abided by. Raffle drawing prize winners need not be present to win.
6.2 Contest and raffle drawing prizes are the responsibility of the winners. Licensing, registration, transportation, taxes, and all incidental or consequential expenses incurred are the responsibility of the winners. Raffle prizes valued over $5,000 the winner must pay the 24% withholding tax directly to Alexandria Industries’ Charitable Foundation prior to taking possession of the prize. Alexandria Industries Charitable Foundation will issue the winners a form W2G to report to the Internal Revenue Service.
6.3 50/50 tickets are available for $1.00 and need not be purchased in conjunction with a contest entry ticket. No refunds will be given for any reason. These tickets are available for purchase with cash only and by an adult over 18 years of age. These tickets are available only on the ice the day of the Event. Winnings of more than $5,000 will need to pay 24% withholding tax and will be provided IRS Form 5754.
Section 7: Miscellaneous.
7.1 The Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota in all respects, including matters of construction, interpretation, validity, and enforcement.
7.2 The favorable public reputation of the Event, the integrity of its members, officers, and directors, and the reputation of its media properties are valuable assets and tangible benefits for Alexandria Industries. Accordingly, all participants agree to refrain from comments to the news media that unreasonably attack or disparage the integrity of tournaments, tournament officials, sponsors, fellow members, fellow anglers or Alexandria Industries Charitable Foundation. Competitors are encouraged to express themselves and have the right to question the application of the Rules and are obligated to report suspected violations of the Rules. Responsible expressions of legitimate disagreement with Alexandria Industries policies are not prohibited, but attacks upon the integrity of the Rules or Event Staff or Alexandria Industries that will will harm the reputation of the Event, and Event Staff, may result in legal action.
7.3 Event officials reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone in their sole discretion.
7.4 All contestants and other spectators hereby consent to the use of any names, photographs or likenesses of themselves to be used in the promotion of our contest, including but not limited to print, radio, television or any other media.
7.5 The Event Staff thank you for supporting our efforts to protect the environment and request that you remove garbage—including cigarette butts—from the ice when you leave. Waste containers are provided.
7.6 Failure to comply with any contest rules subjects contestants to disqualification and removal from contest area as determined by contest officials. Contest officials reserve the right to refuse sale and/or revoke a contest ticket to anyone.

Smoke Eater Slam Ice Fishing Derby
2025-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sumllys On The Bay, 2060 Sand Bar Way, Little Suamico, United States
Little Suamico Fire Dept
Join us for our 3rd Annual Smoke Eaters Slam! This is an annual fundraiser that supports the purchase of firefighting equipment for the Little Suamico Fire Department.

We’re looking forward to another great year of ice fishing, raffles, food and fun! Details listed below:
12:00AM-5:00PM Ice fishing derby
10:00AM The doors open at Smully’s on the Bay. Bucket raffles and paddle wheels will be available, along with food and drinks. Fish registration will be open from 10AM-5PM.
12:00PM-4:00PM Meat raffle
5:00PM Fish registration closes
6:00PM Blue raffle ticket, bucket raffle and fishing derby winners will be announced (need not be present to win)

Blue raffle tickets will be sold locally before the event (see event page for locations) or can be purchased the day of the event. 1 ticket required per fish registered.
Follow on Facebook for event updates!

Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo
2024-12-13 09:00 - 2024-12-15 16:00 (America/Chicago) | EAA Grounds, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States
https://icefishexpo.com/

Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo Dates:

Join us
December 13, 14, 15, 2024

BUY TICKETS

Expo Location:

New Bigger Venue!
EAA® Grounds
3000 Poberezny Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54902

Expo Hours:

Friday: 1pm-7pm
Saturday: 9am-7pm
Sunday: 9am-4pm

Expo Tickets:

$10.00 for Adults
$8.00 for Military, Vets &
First Responders
Kids 12 and under are free!
Parking is $5 with a
Free Shuttle provided

Educational Seminars – Kids Zone – Food Trucks – And More!

Join us at the Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo! Returning to Oshkosh, WI, now doubled in size, at the EAA Grounds – come shop more than 170 exhibits with products and services dedicated to the die-hard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiast. View all new ice fishing products, including fish houses, augers, underwater cameras, digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle, accessories, apparel and much more! Plus a seminar area running all 3 days to help you become a better ice angler.
The show will feature all new merchandise at a variety of price points to fit any budget. Whether you are an avid fisherman looking for a few new accessories, an experienced angler in need of an upgrade, or totally new to the ice fishing scene, you will find what you are looking for at this show!

WISCONSIN ICE FISHING EXPO
2023-12-08 13:00 - 2023-12-10 16:00 (America/Chicago) | SUNNYVIEW EXPO CENTER, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Ice Shelter Village – Kids Zone – Food Trucks – And MOre!

Join us at the Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo! Held at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, WI – come shop more than 100 exhibits with products and services dedicated to the die-hard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiast. View all new ice fishing products, including fish houses, augers, underwater cameras, digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle, accessories, apparel and much more!
The show will feature all new merchandise at a variety of price points to fit any budget. Whether you are an avid fisherman looking for a few new accessories, an experienced angler in need of an upgrade, or totally new to the ice fishing scene, you will find what you are looking for at this show!

Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show
2023-12-08 - 2023-12-10 | Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show

Eskimo/Ion proudly present the Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show! This show only comes once a year and it features a wide variety of new products and accessories. Whether you need an upgrade, or are totally new to the ice fishing scene, you will find what you are looking for at the biggest sale of the year! Bring the entire family and enjoy all of the festivities that the show has to offer.
Dates/Hours
Friday, December 8 – 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 9 – 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 10 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Purchase your tickets here: Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show – Tickets
For additional show information or to become an exhibitor, www.arrowheadiceshow.com

Saint Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Show
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-03 | Saint Paul River Center, 175 W Kellogg BLVD, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
St. Paul Ice Fishing &Winter Sports Show
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Join us at the St. Paul RiverCentre to shop more than 190 exhibits with products and services dedicated to the die-hard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiast. View all new ice fishing products, including fish houses, augers, underwater cameras, digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle, accessories, apparel and much more!

The show will feature all new merchandise at a variety of price points to fit any budget. Whether you are an avid fisherman looking for a few new accessories, an experienced angler in need of an upgrade, or totally new to the ice fishing scene, you will find what you are looking for at this show!
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Meet your favorite pros, attend seminars, and register for a chance to win great prizes like the Ultimate Ice Fishing Giveaway!

Dakota Angler Ice Institute
2023-11-10 15:00 - 2023-11-12 15:00 UTC | sioux falls convention center, 1201 West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
https://www.dakotaanglericeinstitute.com/

Ice Institute 2023 – November 10-12
Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center
1201 N. West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Friday | 3pm – 9pm
Saturday | 10am – 7pm
Sunday | 10am – 3pm
Admission | $7/day – $15/weekend

The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza
2023-01-28 | WI
The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is the largest charitable ice fishing contest on earth. Founded in 1991, the event has been held annually ten miles north of Brainerd, Minnesota.

The 22nd Annual Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament
2023-01-14 | WI
The 22nd Annual Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament will be on January 14, 2023. The Ice Expo will be on January 12 and 13, 2023.
Guaranteed team registration for the 2023 tournament will open at the end of July and close in mid-August of 2022. Once guaranteed team registration closes, we will open our lottery.
In January of 2001, the Mobridge Tourism Committee hosted the first ever Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament. With a budget of $800, the committee was committed to making the event a success. In the beginning, the tournament had a cap of 50 individuals and the grand prize was a Mr. Heater. The following year the tournament double in size and grew to 50 two-person teams competing for the grand prize of an ice auguer. From there the tournament continued to grow every year as the committee allowed more teams to particpate.
Now, more than 20 years later the tournament has grown to be the largest Ice Fishing Tournament in South Dakota at 525 teams of two anglers who compete for more than $225,000 in cash and prizes. The Annual Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament attracts fisherman from all over South Dakota and the entire Midwest each and every year!
How to Fish in the Tournament
To reward the teams of anglers who have fished with us from the beginning the commitee allows these teams a guaranteed spot in the tournament. Guarenteed team registration opens every year in mid July and ends in early August.
There are a handful of opportunities to gain a guaranteed spot each year. Firstly, three guaranteed spots are drawn each year for the anglers who participate in our summer fishing tournament the Annual Denny Palmer Memorial Walleye Classic. Additionally, three guaranteed spots are auctioned off on Ebay each year. Ebay auctioned teams open in late September. Lastly, we do an annual raffle for a guaranteed spot each year. Tickets for this raffle open in early October, cost $20 per entry, and the team is drawn in December.
Lottery Drawing
Once guaranteed team registration closes in August all remaining team spots are drawn for. The spots drawn for are non-guarenteed and allow entry into that years tournament only.
Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament Frequently Asked Questions
22nd Annual Mobridge Chamber Ice Fishing Tournament FAQs
How do I get into the 2023 tournament?
If you did not fish the 20th or 21st annual tournaments, please mark your calendars and watch for the 2024 lottery registration to open in 2023. Once the registration opens, an entry form will be available on this website and on Facebook for you to submit a FREE entry. The lottery drawing will be in September 2023. Teams chosen in the lottery are a NON-GUARANTEED spot.
If you fished the previous year’s annual tournament with a guaranteed spot, registration for these teams occurs approximately 4 months prior to the upcoming year’s tournament. Guaranteed spot holders receive an email with registration info in August. If you are a guaranteed spot holder and need to change your email address on file, contact the Mobridge Area Chamber at 605-845-2500 or email chamber@mobridge.org. We do not make calls to guaranteed spot-holders, so if you have not been receiving our group emails, make sure to update your info before August.
I need to change my partner, how do I do that?
Partner changes will be open from December 13 – 31. Click Here to submit your partner change.
What is my team number/did I get drawn in the lottery?
Team numbers and lottery picks get drawn on September 20, 2022. The Mobridge Chamber will reach out to lottery winners, who will then have 3 days to register their team for the 2024 Tournament.
Once team numbers are drawn they will be posted online and on our Facebook Page.
What happens if there is inclement weather or a lack of ice?
If inclement weather, there will be no refunds on entry fees. The fishing tournament will be held on that
Sunday. If we are not able to fish on Sunday, there will be drawings to select prize winners at Scherr-Howe Events Center.
If there is UNSAFE ice, the committee will make the safety call the week of the tournament on whether we will launch teams. Regardless of ice, the event and raffles will go on, and the “no-show” rule is still in effect. In the event of a team “no-show” or not checking in at the rules meeting, that team hereby forfeits the guaranteed spot and any potential prizes indefinitely.
Will there be an indoor fish cleaning station available?
Yes, we will have an all-seasons station open at Indian Creek State Park.
When can we check in for the tournament?
ALL teams MUST be checked in prior to the opening of the Bud Light Rules Meeting. This can be done at the Expo on Thursday or Friday Afternoon before the start of the Bud Light Rules Meeting.
When is the expo open?
The 2023 Expo is on January 11th (3-7 pm) and January 12th (9 am-3 pm).
When will the doors open for Bud Light Rules Meeting?
Doors will open at 5:30 pm SHARP Friday night. We will not be allowing any participants in prior to that.
What are the boundaries?
Here is the map: Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament Boundaries. The south point of Swan Creek and the South Point of Moreau River to the North Point of Shaw Creek. The entire Moreau and Grand Rivers are in bounds. Anything outside of this is out of bounds.
Where are the weigh-ins?
ALL anglers must be check-in/weighed in by 7 pm. We will have two check-in spots. For teams NOT weighing fish -we will have a vehicle parked with yellow lights flashing in front of the Coke plant (1701 W Grand Xing). For teams with fish, we will have scales set up at Beadle Chevrolet (2200 US HWY 12). After anglers have finished weighing their fish, we will give away prizes and awards at the Scherr-Howe Events Center.
I cannot find the rules for the tournament, where are they?
Here are the 2023 rules https://mobridge.org/tournamentrules
