The Foxburg Ice Fishing Tournament is back for 2020!

Registrations and weigh-ins will be at the south launch. People may preregister by mail before Jan. 24. The cost is $35 per one or two person team. There is an optional $5 cost for joining the big fish pool.

Late registration will be done at the south launch from 5 to 8 a.m. on the day of the tournament. The cost of registration after Jan. 24 will be $40 per team and $45 if inclusion is the big fish pool is wanted. Registration on the day is by cash only.

The objective of the tournament is to have the top weight of five panfish. The species of fish are bluegill, crappie and perch. There will also be an award for the biggest fish, based on the top weight of a single panfish. There will be cash awards for the top three places of five panfish, and a separate award for the heaviest single fish.

The awards have been calculated on the basis of 25 registered teams. Registrations in excess of 25 will result in the awards being higher. The awards will be $400 for first place, $100 for second and $75 for third place. The heaviest fish will bring a prize of $100.

There will be food and beverages available for purchase throughout the day. Portions of the fees and food sales will go to the Kid’s Fishing Derby at Emlenton’s Summerfest.

To pre-register: mail checks to Chuck Gisselbrecht, P.O. box 144, Foxburg Pa. 16036 & include all participant names, addresses, & phone numbers.