Gages Lake Ice Fishing Derby Presented by Beckman Bros.

Name: Gages Lake Ice Fishing Derby Presented by Beckman Bros.
Start: 2026-02-14T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-14T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Pebble Beach Park

Schedule

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Pebble Beach Park | Grayslake, IL

🎣❄️Grab your fishing gear and bundle up for one of Wildwood's newest favorite winter traditions! Join us on 𝗚𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 for a fun-filled day of friendly competition, fresh air, and great community vibes at the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁'𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆! Whether you're a seasoned angler or trying ice fishing for the first time, this event is perfect for all ages. Cast a line, reel in some fun, and see if you can snag the biggest catch of the day! Prizes, bragging rights, and excitement await! ❄️🎣
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 - real-time online fishing leader board so you can check standings from the comfort of your ice shanty/spot!
⛸️ 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺! Enjoy free winter fun including ice and snow painting, ice skating (at your own risk), ice darts, lawn games, and a bonfire with hot cocoa and s’mores provided by the Wildwood Park District.
🎟️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟱𝟬/𝟱𝟬 𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀! Proceeds benefit the Gages Lake Conservation Committee for fish stocking (do not need to be registered for ice fishing derby or present to win!).
📋 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wildwoodpark/activity/search/detail/6348?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
🆔 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗗: 2617.09.01
🗓️ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, February 14
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Pebble Beach Park (33399 N. Sears Blvd., Grayslake, IL 60030)
🕒 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 8am-3pm. 8am check-in at Pebble Beach Park. 3pm last fish submission due and winners announced. Free winter fun from 11am-1pm at Pebble Beach Park.
💲 𝗙𝗲𝗲: Pre-register online $15Resident/$20Non-Resident by 2:00pm on Friday, February 13. On-site registration is $20 (cash only).
👥 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲: All ages welcome! Two age groups are: 16 & Older, and 15 & Under.
✅ 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺/𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆: 30/No Max
🏆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀: Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish (total length) in the following categories:
-Bluegill
-Catfish
-Crappie
-Bass
-Northern Pike
-Perch
-Walleye
🪪 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 (𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝟭𝟲+)
🅿️ 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Once checked-in, please park at Pebble, Rule, Sunset, or Willow Point Parks (all of these parks are on the lake with lake access). Walking encouraged. Walking is highly encouraged for Wildwood residents.
Let's make this year's derby the best catch yet!