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The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
An annual catch-and-release ice fishing tournament on Sylvan Lake where anglers compete for perch, walleye, whitefish and burbot with…
An annual catch-and-release ice fishing tournament on Sylvan Lake where anglers compete for perch, walleye, whitefish and burbot with thousands of dollars in prizes. It anchors the town's winter festival programming and is often paired with the Polar Dip.
Good to know
Dates vary by year (a winter guide referenced Jan 17-19; Lake.com lists Feb 7-8, 2026). Flagged as date-uncertain.
Sources
- Visit Sylvan Lake — Guide to Winter (BIG JIG Jan 17-19)
- Lake.com — BIG JIG Ice Fishing Tournament (Feb 7-8, 2026)
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