2025-USA Ice Team National Trials for the World Ice Fishing Championship  to be held in Sweden 2026

New Dates: 

Feb 28 to March 2 

Five (5) Three (3) hour heats starting on Friday at 14:00

Grand Rapids Area Lakes

Deep Water bite with bigger fish

Announcement of meeting location on 28 February on the USA Ice Team Facebook page 22 February.

Contacts for the event:

Myron Gilbert 517-605-4176

Steph Sissell 616-293-5789

2025 Nationals for a spot on the 2026 Team to represent USA Ice Fishing Team in Sweden

Big Whitefish Lake

Pierson MI

Friday 28 February 2025

Heat One (1) 14:30 - 17:00

Please arrive at the Big Whitefish Lake Boat ramp by 13:30 for the meeting.

All lakes within ten (10) miles of Cedar Springs MI

Lakes and times for the Saturday and Sunday Heats will be announced on Friday.

• Anglers are required to pay Entrance Fee - $100.00
• OFFICIAL F.I.P.S.e.d. RULES OF INTERNATIONAL “FOR NATIONS”  COMPETITIONS for Ice Fishing will apply.  Click Ice Fishing for Rule Set.

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