Crappie Derby

A major Southern Tier ice fishing competition won't be held this year because of the warmer-than-usual winter.

Unseasonably warm temperatures later this week have the potential downside of ice jams and possible flooding.

Over the years, the Almost Annual Crappie Derby has evolved from a small fishing event into an event to attend if you want to see and be seen.

The Chenango Lake Perch Derby scheduled for February 4th has been postponed.

Organizers of the Almost Annual New York State Crappie Derby is planning to hold the ice-fishing tournament in Whitney Point on Saturday, February 18.

The “almost annual” New York State Crappie Derby ice fishing contest is pushed back to February 13 with the hope of thicker ice.

After being postponed from its originally-scheduled date, it appears likely the New York State Crappie Derby will be held next week in northern Broome County. Derby coordinator Dave Hughes says he's optimistic that the ice conditions will be adequate for the fishing tournament to take place on February 14...

An ice fishing tournament that traditionally draws thousands of participants and spectators has been delayed. The New York State Crappie Derby, which is held on Whitney Point Lake at Dorchester Park, was scheduled for January 31. Despite this week's cold weather, organizers say ice coverage on the lake at the end of the month would be insufficient for the event...

Those responsible for organizing the New York State Crappie Derby are expressing optimism that there will be sufficient ice to hold the event later this month. The fishing competition on Whitney Point Lake has been a winter tradition that attracted thousands of people...