With the annual Wawa Ice Fishing Derby nearly here, organizers are reminding participants to stay off the lakes ahead of the event.
Derby Chair Scott Popert reminds rules prohibit fishing on the Wawa, Hawk, and Manitowik Lakes in the days leading up to the derby.
Popert notes there are still tickets remaining, and touts prizes for the top six fish on each of the three derby lakes or the $35,000 registration prize.
Registration for the derby runs from 10 am to 10 pm Friday, with fishing on Saturday and Sunday.