The Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby 2023

The Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby on Sylvan Lake is going to be a blast! February 11-20 2023

$3000 Grand Prize up for grabs in this multi-species tournament. Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch, and Burbot are all eligible to enter.
Over $7,500 in total prizes!

The BIG JIG tournament is CATCH AND RELEASE only!
Only barbless hooks are permitted.

Open to all ages.

The BIG JIG Fishing Tournament is an online tournament organized through the Angler's Atlas website and their MyCatch App.

The BIG JIG runs from the following times:


February 11 - February 17 from 9am - 9pm
February 18 - February 19 from 6am - 9pm
February 20 from 6am - 3pm

February 18-20 2023 is Alberta Family Fishing Weekend.
On this weekend only, anyone can fish without being required to have an Alberta sportfishing license. Regulations still apply.


Don't forget to dress warm, bring a clearly marked bump board (measuring board) or tape measure to enter all your catches in the derby, and of course bring your phone to register for the tournament and upload your catches during the event. Be careful not to drop your phone down the hole!

Sylvan Lake has multiple options for renting an ice fishing hut fully stocked with gear and bait. Or bring your own gear and find your money spot!

Check out The Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby web page on the Visit Sylvan Lake website for all the rules, prize information and to register.