MARINETTE, Wis. — Communities that Care and the Healthy Youth Coalition will host its CTC/HYC Youth Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 10.

This fundraising event will be at Red Arrow Park in Marinette, Wis., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Children ages 1 to 14 are eligible to participate with pre-drilled holes, and all fishing will be concluded at 1 p.m.

There will be two trophy opportunities for “heaviest fish” and “most fish” among three categories of fish (perch/bluegill, game, and other). Brackets will be split into age categories of 1 to 7 and 8 to 14 for a chance of first-, second- and third-place place trophies in each fish and age category. 

There will be food, door prizes, raffles, music and more. Holes will be available for purchase starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, for $7 per hole.

Only 100 pre-drilled holes are available for purchase, with a two-hole maximum purchase per buyer. No “day of” purchases will be available. Holes must be purchased by Feb. 2 or until sold out.

Only cash will be accepted at the event for raffles and food.

For more information, and to purchase fishing holes, go to https://CTCICEFISHDERBY2024.eventbrite.com.

Follow the event’s Facebook page for raffle prize information to be released as the event date nears. Information can also be found at www.ctcmarinettemenominee.org.

All proceeds raised will go towards implementing youth substance use prevention activities and projects in Marinette and Menominee counties through HYC and CTC coalitions.