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First Strike Fishing Derby to be held at Cranberry Lake Jan. 28

Posted 12/31/22

CRANBERRY LAKE — The 2023 First Strike Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Cranberry Lake Fire and Rescue Department, will be held Jan. 28. This will be the 14th year for the event. Known for good …

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First Strike Fishing Derby to be held at Cranberry Lake Jan. 28

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CRANBERRY LAKE — The 2023 First Strike Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Cranberry Lake Fire and Rescue Department, will be held Jan. 28. This will be the 14th year for the event.

Known for good fishing, Cranberry Lake is the third largest lake in the Adirondacks and one of the most popular fishing destinations, both summer and winter.

The extraordinary fishing, along with generous prizes, will make this one of the most memorable ice fishing tournaments in the northeast.

Due to the size of this tournament, organizers recommend early registration by mail or online. Enter early to win a $250 Visa cash card. Early registration entry fee is $35 and will be taken until Jan. 13.

Regular entry fee is $40 for adults and $10 for the perch derby (15 and younger).

Cash prizes will be awarded for first through fifth places for the children’s (15 and under) perch derby. Every child who enters will receive a prize.

In the adult category, up to $800 in prize money will be awarded per hour.

In addition to cash prizes, dozens of door prizes will be awarded. There will be as much as $10,000 in cash and prizes, depending on the number of registered anglers. This year prizes include a 2022 Polaris Sportsman 570 4-wheeler.

Registration forms and derby rules are available at www.cranberrylakefireorg.

Updates are available on Facebook at facebook.com/CranberryLakeFireDepartment.