MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) – Now that it’s cold enough, the Great Rotary Fishing Derby will take place as planned next weekend, Feb 10 and 11.
The ice fishing derby has become one of the top fund-raising events in the state, bringing visitors to New Hampshire from all over the country. Anglers come to New Hampshire in hopes of snagging the heaviest Meredith Rotary-tagged Rainbow Trout and the claim the grand prize.
The derby has enabled the Rotary Club to raise more than $1 million for charitable projects, area improvements, scholarships and for people in need. This year’s winner will receive two ATVs and a trailer.
Much of the action is on Lake Winnipesaukee, but trout are tagged the following lakes: Bow, Moore Reservoir, Francis, Little Squam, Mascoma, Massabesic, Ossipee, Waukewan, Wentworth, Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam.
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