The Harriman Ice Fishing Derby is on for this coming weekend – February 4 and 5. Derby officials have been out on the Harriman Reservoir and they say that despite the mild winter, the ice is a foot thick.

This is the 22nd year of the derby and it draws around 1000 fishermen. They bring their family and friends and Harriman Reservoir looks like a village all unto itself and it’s a big boost to the local and state economy.

But what about the truck or the $10,000 prize you ask? Well, 150 brook trout will be tagged and released into the reservoir. One tag is worth a $25,000 truck and another is a big payoff of $10,000.

So, you better dust off those ice traps if you haven’t already and head on over to Harriman Reservoir this weekend. You’ll can get all your fishing done and maybe catch a big prize before the Super Bowl comes on.

Here’s a bit more information.

Tom Remington