The cancellation of the Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby means bigger prizes for the upcoming statewide tournament, Sebago Lake Rotary Club organizers report.

The Sebago Lake derby, scheduled for Feb. 18 and 19, was canceled by organizers due to unsafe ice conditions. Thousands of dollars worth of prizes have been rolled into the prize pool for the Statewide Ice Fishing Derby being held on March 3 and 4.

This includes the $100,000 bonus for any contestant lucky enough to land the state record togue during the derby. More than 80 guaranteed prizes are valued in excess of $20,000.

Prizes are paid for the largest pickerel, pike, muskie and togue landed during the event as well. There is a $1,500 Kittery Trading Post gift certificate door prize just for entering, with even small fish eligible to win scores of prizes.

The Maine Statewide Ice Fishing Derby is operated by the Sebago Lake Rotary Club along with other clubs and organizations across Maine. All proceeds go to various charities chosen by these organizations.

There are 20 weigh stations across Maine. Those located in the lakes Region include official weigh station at Sunset Variety, 1337 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond; Tabor’s Store, Route 25, Standish; and Jordan’s Store, Route 114, Sebago.

Information about the derby and tickets are available there or any of the other weigh stations. Information on weigh stations, tickets and the derby can be found at www.icefishmaine.com or call 1-888-ICE-FLAG.