19th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby
The 19th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby will run from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 through 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Come join us for a fun weekend to celebrate the ice fishing tradition of the Moosehead Lake Region. Three prizes will be awarded for the first-, second- and third-largest togue. Winners will be ranked by weight. Prizes for the three largest togue are $1,500 for first place, $500 for second and $250 for third place.
No fish are needed to win, just buy a ticket and you could be a winner in the door prize drawing! First door prize is $1,500 cash and there are well over 50 other prizes including gift cards, gift certificates, gas cards, sports tickets and goods from businesses around the state.
DERBY WINNER — Spencer Valley of Brewer earned first-place honors in the 2025 Moosehead Lake Togue Derby with a 12.4-pound fish. This year’s event runs from Friday to Sunday.
The youth prize drawing includes a lifetime fishing license sponsored by Moosehead Lake Fisheries Coalition.
Ticket prices are $25 individual and $40 family ticket (parents, grandparents or guardians and children age 17 and under). Youth door prize tickets are $5.
Save some time and buy your derby tickets online at the EVENTBRITE page.
Tickets are also available at Indian Hill Trading Post in Greenville, Moosehead Bait & Tackle in Rockwood, Lucky Bait in Greenville and Mountain’s Market in Dover-Foxcroft.
Fish can be weighed at Bartley Event Center at 241 Pritham Avenue in Greenville or Moosehead Bait and Tackle in Rockwood. Weigh stations will be open Friday 3-6 p.m., Saturday 4–6 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.