Poplar Ice Fishing Tournament Set

The Poplar River Ice Fishing Tournament has been set for Feb. 4, according to organizer Doug Marottek. The event is held southwest of the city at Dego Bend beginning at 10 a.m. All holes will be pre-drilled and the event will last approximately five hours. Tribal fishing licenes will not be required and no vehicles will be allowed on the ice. Entry costs have yet to be determined but previous entry fees were under $25 for multiple holes.

Last year’s tournament was won by Roger Headdress, who took away $2,000 for an 11.6 pound pike, breaking the competition’s record for largest catch. For more information about this year’s event, visit the group’s Facebook page. Dates/times may change with weather conditions.