9-Year-Old Wins $30,000 at Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby | Saskatchewan Derby Results Mar. 7-8, 2026
Ice fishing derbies across Saskatchewan wrapped up a busy weekend on the ice, highlighted by a big win for a young angler at Murray Lake.
During the Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby, nine-year-old Sophia Poitras reeled in a 4.8-pound northern pike, earning the derby's $30,000 top prize.
84 fish were caught during the derby winning over $100,000 for those who attended.
Many other derbies also took place over that weekend, bringing anglers together for competition, prizes, and fundraising. I have the results for a few of them below.
Turtleford Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby
At the derby hosted by the Turtleford Lions Club on Turtle Lake, 168 participants caught a combined total of:
- 223 Northern Pike
- 30 Walleye
Notable results included:
- Largest Pike: Trevor Werhahan - 40 1/2 inches
- Largest Walleye: Brent Zerr - 27 inches
- Hidden Length: Six-way tie at 25 inches
Other winners included:
- Door Prize (Turtleford Co-Op): Luke Taves
- 50/50 Winner: Robert Klarer - $3,550
See photos and more info on the Turtleford Lions FB Page
Blackstrap Ice Fishing Derby - Resort Village of Shields
Anglers also gathered on Blackstrap Lake for the 2026 Blackstrap Ice Fishing Derby, enjoying excellent weather and strong participation.
Top fish included:
- Largest Fish - $1,330: Brad Frank - 4 lb 14 oz (27")
- 2nd Largest - $665: Treyton Wolk - 3 lb 5 oz (26")
- 3rd Largest - $400: Aiden Arguin - 2 lb 12 oz (22")
- Smallest Fish - $265: Allen Garnham - 4 1/2 inches
Additional awards went to:
- Oldest Angler: Jim Steele
- Youngest Angler: Guy Stanley (5)
- Furthest Distance Traveled: John, visiting from Poland
- Most Neighborly Angler: Max Stanley, who rescued a wallet from the lake bottom
The event also raised over $7,000 for recreation equipment and community amenities.
See photos and more on the Village of Shields Community FB Post
Richie Carriere Memorial Ice Fishing Derby
Another big prize was awarded at the Richie Carriere Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, where first place won the derby's $100,000 grand prize.
See photos of the winners on the Richie Carriere Memorial Ice Fishing Derby FB Page
Lots more derbies over the next few weeks.
Still lots of derbies coming up as we wrap up the ice fishing season. Check out the SaskLakes Calendar to learn more about upcoming events.