2023 Big Jack Classic Fishing Derby

A fun family fishing event with $4000 worth of cash prizes!
Come out to the Buffalo Lake Alberta in the Stettler area to part take in the 1st ever Big Jack Classic Fishing Derby on Family Day weekend!
Feb 18 7am-6pm
Feb 19 7am-6pm

This will be an annual event, so mark your calendars!

Because Family day weekend is also free fishing weekend, you don't even need an Alberta Fishing license to participate! Regulations still apply.

This is a catch and release Northern Pike derby only, no other fish will be eligible for entry.
There are Senior and Junior Divisions making this is a fabulous family oriented fun event!

Top prizes for overall longest catches are $2,000 for Senior Division and $400 for the Junior Division.
Senior Division- Ages 18+
Junior Division- Ages 17 and under

$400 worth of random cash prize draws will also take place over the Saturday and Sunday of the event.

​​The 2023 Big Jack Classic Ice Fishing Derby is run through Angler’s Atlas and mobile app MyCatch.​

Entry fee is $35 per person

Welcome packages will need to be picked up at the Rochon Sands Community Hall prior to participating in the tournament.

Tournament boundaries are within the limits of the water body of Buffalo Lake, excluding the Narrows in portion located in 40-22-W4, please observe the boundary markers for Narrows fishing.
Buffalo lake has many access points which can be easily found on the Big Jack Classic website.

Dress warm and come have some fun and win some prizes this Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake at the 2023 Big Jack Classic.