COUNTDOWN IS ON

 Winterfest is back!
Join us once again at Back to Captain's on Long Lake in Isanti, Minnesota for a full day of winter fun. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that Mother Nature continues to delivers solid ice so the Ice Fishing Contest can go on as planned—but if you’ve been to our events before, you already know we know how to have a good time no matter what the weather brings. Either way, it’s going to be a fantastic day for all! 

The Medallion hunt is back for it's 2nd year - huge shout out to T & C Self Serve in Bradford - supporting this year's $500 prize.

Buttons will be available for sale at T&C starting January 1, 2026. For more information visit the Medallion Page. 

New this year - we are so excited to welcome Shawn, the Happy Trucker from Happy Productions Studio in Cambridge as the emcee for this year's event. 

Not into ice-fishing? That's okay - Games, Raffles, door prizes and more will be inside the heated tent at Back to Captain's to keep everyone entertained.  Tent activities begin at 10am.

ICE FISHING CONTEST BASICS

Registration begins at 8am at Back to Captain's. 

Fishing allowed from 11am-2pm

Shelters allowed for warming ONLY - no holes inside.

Largest Fish - $1000  - Multiple other great prizes for random weight placement

Bring your own auger - No holes will be pre-drilled.  Volunteers with augers will be available if needed

Bring a bucket to transport your fish to the weigh stations