Syracuse.com - Three Central New York ice fishing derbies scheduled for this weekend

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Two are scheduled on Oneida Lake, one on Otisco.

Kasey Fellows, left, of Marcellus ice fishes for bluegills and tiger muskies recently on Otisco Lake. Fishing with him is P-S Outdoors editor David Figura. Stephen D. Cannerelli | [email protected] Three different ice fishing derbies are set for this weekend: two on Oneida Lake, the other on Otisco lake.

ONEIDA LAKE:

- A two-day tournament, sponsored by the Northeast Ice Fishing Circuit, is being held Saturday and Sunday, based at the Big Bay Marina. This is a two-person team competition, with a $100 entry fee and an optional Big Fish fee. This competition is part of a series that taking place in three different states.

The competition includes a free ice fishing clinic for kids on Saturday. For check out the event's website or call 585-322-0063.

- Also on Oneida, the Sons of the American Legion ice fishing deby is set for Saturday. Weigh-in is at 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 858 in Cleveland. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $1 for anglers under 16. Tickets are available at the legion. For more, call 675-8142.

OTISCO LAKE

- The Moondance Restaurant, off Route 20, in Marcellus is sponsoring its annual ice derby this weekend on Otisco Lake. The derby runs both Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $20; plus $5 for the lunker competition. Weigh-ins are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday at the restaurant. Register at the restaurant. Further information, call 673-1135.

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