The Jacob Aitken Memorial Ice Fishing Derby

02/20/2026

Our mission isn’t just about helping local students, but helping locals, period. Neal is someone who needs and deserves your support. Cancer doesnt discriminate. Please do what you can!

02/16/2026

2026 figures are in! After paying out cash and shore prizes totalling $7,700, another $940 in 50/50 proceeds, and after $426 in miscellaneous expenses (trophies, signs, tickets, etc) we have netted a whopping $8,235 to fund (3) $2,500 scholarships, $535 to the Waldo County Woodshed and $200 as a donation to Neal Wood, a local man battling cancer. We had a couple of winners also donate funds back which we are forwarding on to Neal as well. We live in an amazing community and it makes us so happy to be a part of it. We are looking forward to next year and making the derby bigger and better than ever! Hope to see you all there!

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02/16/2026

We have 2026 short & long sleeve T's left. I'll deliver if local"ish". $25 long sleeve, $20 short sleeve. Hit us up!

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02/16/2026

2026 Jacob Aitken Memorial Ice Fishing Derby! With over 230 registrants, we had an amazing turnout! We cannot wait for next year!

02/16/2026

And our WINNERS from Saturday:

Adult Heaviest Fish:

1st Place - Tracy Harford 4.82 lb bass
2nd Place - Joe Nelson 4.20 bass
3rd Place Joey Cole 4.16 bass

Youth Heaviest Fish:

1st Place - Gilman Nelson 4.14 lb bass
2nd Place - Ian Tufts 3.32 lb
Kingston Durand - 2.88 lb

Largest lake trout / togue - Harold Joyce 3.88 lb 22.25 inches

Largest Salmon - Scott Kulikowski - 1.86 lb 17 inches

Most lake trout / togue - Tyler Duntan with 10 togue
2nd most - William Flynn with 7 togue

GOAT Award - First person top beat last years winner - Tracy Harford witha 4.82 lb bass.

If anyone above did not get their prize money or trophy, please reach out! There are one or two of you I am looking for, and haven't heard back from you. We'll hold in for as long as we need to.

Also a HUGE thank you to those of you who donated funds from your winnings back to us. It does not go unnoticed - you are amazing and we thank you so much for it!

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02/16/2026

50/50 Winner was Kristy Richardsosn. Her share was $940 of which she donated $200 back towards the scholarhsips! Thank you so much, Kristy!!!

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02/16/2026

Shore Prize Winners:

Blackstone Grill - Mark Ashey
Ice Auger with Drill - Jessica Hooper
$50 Nautilus GC - Austin Ashland
Heat Hog Propane Heater and propane - Buddy Greenlaw
Garmin Fish Finder - Ernest Warman
Otter Ice Fishing Sonar Sled - Cecil Armstrong
$100 Nautilus GC - Andrew Ashland
Kodiak Ice Fishing Shack - Kalvin Vogel
Propane Camp Stove with Accessories - Mark Hall
Fish Bucket, rod, traps, organizer & chair - Debbie Moody
$275 GC for a Fishing or Sightseeing Charter with Marsh River Outfitters Captain Brody Gibbs - Hunter Lee
$100 Nautilus GC - Kevin Clark

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02/16/2026

Totals and winners will be posted by this afternoon. We had a great year and I hope everyone had a blast! Unfortunately, with my accident I’m a little behind. We’ll be changing up the prize categories next year, especially in the youth division. Youth heaviest fish will be all fish, no exclusions. We’ll keep you updated when decisions are made. Thanks to everyone for another terrific year!! It sure looked like everyone was having fun!!!

02/14/2026

Update!

02/14/2026

Bring in those fish! Don’t wait for the end of the day! Slow start always gets busier as the day goes on!

02/14/2026

Come down to the weigh station for breakfast or lunch! Lots of choices! Thanks to Monroe Country Market!

02/13/2026

The winner of our 5pm Early Registration Raffle for $100 is Daisy Gamble of Prospect! Thanks to everyone for registering early! You're all registered and in the shore prize raffles as well. See you on the ice!

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