On January 25, 2025 lines are in at 7am on Raquette Lake for the 25th Annual Mike Norris Ice Fishing Derby. Temps will be hovering between a balmy 0- 19 degrees! That’s a warm up after the last week of sub-zero to teens. So we know ice should be ready to go. As ice shanties start to fill treasured spots around Raquette Lake, the Raquette Lake Fish and Game Club gears up for this celebration of winter.

Registration for this event is on-line, and participants will drop their fee off at the new Raquette Lake Fire Hall located at 178 State Route 28. The registration fee (check or cash) will be collected the morning of the event and all participants must check in at the Raquette Lake FD before first cast.

The Raquette Lake Fish and Game Club officers include: President Gary Miller, Vice-President, Michael Lamphear, Secretary, Lynn Coffey, Treasurer, Karen Lamphear.

Donated Door Prizes 

Pampered Chef (Kat Forsell), Pampered Chef With Kathryn Forsell, Independent Consultant has kindly donated a surprise product, accompanied by a gift certificate (valid until 1/24/26).

North Country Market/Sunoco & Billy Tormey have donated several gift cards.

Inlet & Old Forge Ace have donated some great fishing gear
A BIG thank you is sent to our friends @ Hoss’s Country Corner in Long Lake, for donating special gifts to the 25th Annual Mike Norris Fishing Derby.
Many thanks to our neighbors at Tony Harper’s Pizza & Clam Shack for their generous support! Lisa Murphy and family we appreciate all you do for our community!
We’ve had another local favorite establishment donate a generous gift card to the 25th Annual Mike Norris Fishing Derby.
Many thanks to our neighbors at Tony Harper’s Pizza & Clam Shack for their generous support! Lisa Murphy and family we appreciate all you do for our community!
Sending a “BIG” thank you to our friends @ W.W. Durant Winter Boat for food and door prize donations.
Remember Friday’s Free Taco night, when in town. All donations benefit the Raquette Lake Ambulance Fund.
Special shout out to our friends @ Randy’s bait in Old Forge for supporting our 25th Annual Mike Norris Fishing Derby. Wait until you see this year’s door prize selection!
Tickets are available until 12:00 pm on 1/25/25. Drawing will be @ 4:00 pm after awards ceremony at the 25th Annual Mike Norris Fishing Derby. Winner needs not be present to win. Buy yours today:
  • Registration Fees: Adult $30, Junior $10 (Ages 17 and under)
    Payments will be collected either in the form of check or cash the morning of the event.
  • A Waiver/Release Link will accompany a confirmation email upon registration. Please sign electronically or bring to the registration table on event day.
  • Check In: will begin at 6:00 AM at the NEW Raquette Lake Fire Department, 178 State Rt. 28, Raquette Lake, NY 13436.
  • A bagged continental breakfast will be provided and a light buffet during the Awards Ceremony.
  • First Line in at 7:00am, Last Line out at 3:00pm. Final weigh-ins will be concluded by 3:30pm.
  • Weigh-in’s: All weigh-in’s will be recorded electronically, and a leaderboard will be made available via a tv screen at the hall and displayed on our Facebook Group.
  • 50/50: All adults will be entered automatically for 5 tickets as part of their registration fee. 50/50 & Door Prizes Winners must be present to win.
  • Day of Event: PLEASE NOTE: Masks will be optional.
  • Additional questions may be emailed to rlfandgclub@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Gary Miller, President ~ Michael Lamphear, Vice President ~ Karen Lamphear, Treasurer & Lynn Coffey, Secretary