Lake Paran will be holding our 5th Annual Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby with cash prizes of up to $200. Ran by Paran Recreations' Board Member, Caleb Coulter, the event will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
The competition lasts for 10 hours, starting at 6am and running until 4pm. Registration begins at 5am at the Lake Paran lake house (269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, 05257.) Participants are encouraged to register ahead of time at https://lakeparanicefishing.eventbrite.com, or you can sign up on the day of. Registration is $30 per person. Proceeds from the derby will support the management of nuisance aquatic weeds in the lake.
Cash prizes will be paid for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places - $200, $100, and $50 respectively, in both categories of fish, pike and perch.
In addition to spending a lovely day on the lake, Lake Paran will also be holding a raffle for prizes including handmade artisan home-goods, local artwork, and gift certificates to local businesses. It is sure to be a family friendly day filled with good ol' competition.