By Tim Phillips 
28th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Returns to Fort Peck Lake with $2,000 Guaranteed First Prize
Glasgow, MT — February 7, 2026 — Ice anglers from across Northeast Montana are invited to bundle up and head to the ice as the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosts the 28th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Fishing Access Site at the Dredge Cuts Trout Pond on Highway 117 at Fort Peck Lake.
This popular winter tradition promises a full afternoon of fishing, family fun, and big payouts — including a GUARANTEED $2,000 first-place prize. With over 150 pre-drilled holes, anglers can focus on what matters most: landing the winning fish.
Registration will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with fishing running from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cash prizes and awards will be presented at 4:00 p.m. at the Gateway Club.
The entry fee is $50 per hole, or anglers can fish three holes for $100. Cash prizes will be awarded for the largest fish weighed across multiple species, including walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, carp, sucker, burbot, lake trout, and bass. Participants must hold a current Montana fishing license.
In addition to the fishing action, the Derby will feature a YETI cooler raffle, a 50/50 drawing, and limited food and beverage options on-site, including hot cocoa, coffee, hot dogs, and chips. Families are encouraged to bring kids, sleds, skates, and bait to enjoy a classic winter day at Fort Peck Lake.
The tournament is made possible thanks to generous support from numerous local sponsors, including Agland Coop, AgWest Farm Credit Services, Bank of Glasgow, BS Central, Cape Air, Coca-Cola, Cottonwood Inn, D&G, Edward Jones, Ezzie’s Wholesale, Fort Peck Fine Arts, Glasgow Courier, Opportunity Bank, Glasgow Auto Sales, Hi Line Ford, Interstate Engineering, Independence Bank, JR’s Party Store, KLTZ/Mix 93, Lakeridge Lodge & Bait Shop, Farm Bureau Insurance-Shane Gibson, Nemont, Nemont Beverage Corporation, Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Prairie Travelers, Reynolds, Scottie Express Wash, T&R Trucking, The Gateway, Thompson & Sons and the Fort Peck Marina.
Entry forms are available at the Glasgow Chamber office, by calling 406-228-2222, or online at www.glasgowchamber.net.
Whether you’re competing for cash, enjoying the camaraderie, or just soaking in a winter day on the ice, the 28th Annual Ice Fishing Derby promises excitement, prizes, and fun for all ages