LDB ICE HISTORY

The Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby is Lac du Bonnet’s largest funding contributor and one of Manitoba’s biggest charitable ice fishing derbies. All profits are reinvested directly into Lac du Bonnet and surrounding areas, supporting community growth and development.

2025 Highlights

Thanks to the support of participants, sponsors, and volunteers, in 2025 we reinvested $26,358 back into the community:

  • Community Volunteer Organization (CVO) hours: $12,953

  • Grants: $10,000

  • Donations: $1,405

  • Bursaries: $2,000

Derby Stats 2025:

  • 1,394 anglers fishing 1,587 holes

  • 133 Fish Caught

  • 83 spectators enjoying the excitement of Derby Day

Our History & Milestones

  • Operated by a community committee since 2008

  • Incorporated: December 10, 2009

  • 15th Anniversary: 2023

  • no events held in 2021 & 2022 due to the pandemic

  • 18th Annual Derby: 2026 — we may surpass $1,000,000 in total contributions!

Impact Since 2008

  • Total Anglers: 17,541

  • Fish Caught: 1,941

  • Volunteers: 2,319

  • Cash & Prizes: $671,808

  • Grants Awarded: $135,344

  • CVO Hours: $114,775

  • Bursaries: $18,000

  • Donations: $7,005

Total Grants, CVO, Bursaries & Donations: $275,124

Grand Total (Cash/Prizes + Contributions): $937,432

Thank You to Our Community

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all former Directors and Community Members at Large who have actively contributed to the Board of the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby since its inception in 2007.

Your dedication has helped make this event a cornerstone of our community, and with your support, 2026 may mark a historic milestone of over $1,000,000 in contributions!