2026 Youth Ice Fishing Derby

The Williams County Parks Youth Ice Fishing Derby returns Saturday, February 21! With construction ongoing at Blacktail Dam, this year’s event will be held at Epping/Springbrook Dam, located between Williston and Ray. The event will run from 10 am to 4 pm. This is a free, family-friendly event. A picnic lunch will be available from 11 am to 1 pm.

Know Before You Go:

• Open to youth ages 15 and under; all youth must be accompanied by an adult.
• Never fished before? No problem! The United Sportsmen of Williston will have volunteers on-hand to help with getting you started.
• Bring your own pole and tackle; bait will be provided.
• Fish houses, tents/clams, and sonar are allowed.
• Residents and nonresidents age 16 and older need a fishing license. Residents under age 16 may take and possess a limit of fish without a fishing license. Any nonresident under age 16 may take and possess a limit of fish without a nonresident fishing license if accompanied by an individual possessing a valid fishing license. Visit the Game and Fish website to purchase a license online.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors for making this event happen: United Sportsmen of Williston and Grondahl Recreation