Brainerd Jaycees Annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza

February 1, 2025
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hole in the Day Bay, Gull Lake

The largest charitable ice fishing contest in North America!

Ice Fishing’s largest prize package will be up for grabs as thousands of anglers–the event regularly draws a crowd near or over 10,000 ice-fishing participants–take to the ice for a day of fun with family and friends.

With $150,000 in cash and prizes, this event is a can’t miss affair! All proceeds are donated to area charities. Confidence Learning Center is the primary beneficiary.

The event is held at the Hole In The Day Bay on Gull Lake, where 20,000 holes are pre-drilled for contestants. At noon the cannon will go off and the fishing will start. There will be concessions serving Beer, Pop and food.

The 2025 Ice Fishing Extravaganza is on February 1, 2025. There are a variety of ways to get tickets for this event.

Purchase on the Ice
Tickets can be purchased in the ticket tent on Gull Lake starting at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the contest. You may take our complimentary shuttle from Brainerd International Raceway and purchase your ticket at the center of the contest site.

Online Purchase
Tickets can be purchased online at www.icefishing.org/shop. Tickets purchased online will be mailed each week on Friday. Tickets purchased online the week prior to the contest will be available at Will Call located at the center ice of the contest site.

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