View of tents and snowmobiles at 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest
3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest

3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest


January 24 - 26, 2025

Join Destination Granby for the annual 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest, the longest-running ice fishing tournament West of the Mississippi. Ice fish on beautiful Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, and Grand Lake in Colorado. Enter for one, two, or all three days of the contest and vie for tens of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit Destination Granby, a nonprofit organization that supports the Granby community.

 

Thank you to all 2024 Participants, Volunteers & Sponsors! We can't wait to see you in 2025!

  • Registration

     

    Stay tuned for 2025 Online & In Person Registration details!


     

     

    2024 Information


    Parking

    Lake Granby and Shadow Mountain Reservoir are part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Annual or day vehicle passes are required and should be purchased online prior to your arrival.

    For Lake Granby, the recommended place to park is at the Sunset Point Boat Launch and Overflow Parking lots off of CR6. Additional parking can be found at Cutthroat Bay off of CR64. Because the weigh station is located at Stillwater Boat Ramp, the small parking area tends to fill early. It is to your advantage to park elsewhere.
    For Shadow Mountain Lake, parking is available at Green Ridge Campground.
    For Grand Lake, parking is available at the Grand lake Swim Beach and Public Boat Launch.


    Camping

    Although campgrounds are closed for the season, overnight camping is permitted for self-contained units (must have indoor water and toilet facilities) in the Sunset overflow parking lot and Stillwater boat ramp. Camping is prohibited along County Road 6 (Arapaho Bay Road) and in day use areas. For questions regarding camping, please contact the USFS.


    Important! Vehicles on Ice

    If you are bringing an OHV, be prepared for some areas of tough conditions of slush on the ice. Current conditions remain challenging for OHVs.

    The US Forest Service allows vehicles (snowmobiles and ATVs) less than 1,000 lbs to be on the ice. This is the total weight of vehicle, gear and rider. USFS and CPW will be on site to enforce the weight limit and ticket any violations.

    Operate at your own risk, as the ice can be inconsistent. Use caution and avoid areas that are shallow with exposed rocks that can heat up and soften surrounding ice. Always carry safety equipment, including shovels, ropes, and a throwable flotation device. 

    Snowmobiles operated on public land or trails in Colorado must be registered with CPW.

    Operating a snowmobile under the influence is illegal. According to Colorado law, “no person shall operate a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, as defined in section 12-22-303 (7).”


    Event Schedule

    THURSDAY
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Welcome Bag Pickup at Ace Hardware
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Open House w/prizes & food at Ace Hardware
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Kickoff Party at Sun Outdoors Tickets >

    FRIDAY
    6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Welcome Bag Pickup at Ace Hardware
    6:40 AM - 4:00 PM Ice Fishing!
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Weigh Station at Stillwater Boat Ramp
    5:00 PM Winners Announced Disputes close 30 min after winners announced
    5:30 PM Awards Ceremony at Sun Outdoors Winners must pick up prize by 7PM

    SATURDAY
    6:40 AM - 4:00 PM Ice Fishing!
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Welcome Bag Pickup at Ace Hardware
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Weigh Station at Stillwater Boat Ramp
    2:00 PM Large Giveaway Package winners announced Live on Facebook
    5:00 PM Winners Announced Disputes close 30 min after winners announced
    5:30 PM Awards Ceremony at Sun Outdoors Winners must pick up prize by 7PM

    SUNDAY
    6:40 AM - 2:00 PM Ice Fishing!
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Welcome Bag Pickup at Ace Hardware
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Weigh Station at Stillwater Boat Ramp
    3:00 PM Winners Announced Disputes close 30 min after winners announced
    3:30 PM Awards Ceremony at Sun Outdoors Winners must pick up prize by 5PM

    NOTE! Announcement times are approximate. Please prepare for delays depending on end-of-day entries at weigh station.


    Leaderboards & Giveaway Announcements

    Leaderboards and Giveaway winners will be posted on the Facebook page.


    Ice Conditions & Safety Reminder

    Ice conditions can be inconsistent, as always, check the ice as you go. Expect areas with variable layers of snow, slush, and ice  while traveling about the lake. Use extra caution or avoid areas where moving water may be found - including the far pumping plant, Columbine Bay, Deer Island, the Dam, and Arapaho Bay where the creek enters the lake.

    Grand Lake Hockey Ponds (9 total) will be marked for their upcoming tournament. Do not drill/fish in these marked areas.

    Please use ice safety best practices, and always remember to dress appropriately for very cold weather, including waterproof boots and an extra set of dry clothes. Bring a safety kit with shovels, ropes and a throwable flotation device.


    2024 Rules & Regulations

    Please read through the full contest 2024 Rules & Regulations prior to your arrival. No open water fishing.


    Contact Information

    • In case of a medical emergency: call 911
    • In case of vehicle emergency: call East and West Towing:  970-215-0277  OR   Pete's Towing:  970-887-0066
    • Contest specific questions including: registration and weigh station disputes email: kayte@destinationgranby.com
  • Tournament Details

    • The contest begins at 6:40 am each day.

    • The Weigh Station is at Stillwater Campground, 8590 US-34, Granby, CO 80446.

      • Weigh Station Hours:

        • Friday & Saturday from 9 am-4 pm

        • Sunday from 9 am-2 pm

      • Winner Announcements (via Facebook page)

        • Friday & Saturday 5 pm

        • Sunday 3 pm

        • Dispute window closes 30 minutes after winners are announced

      • Awards Ceremony (Ballroom at Sun Outdoors):

        • Friday & Saturday 5:30pm

        • Sunday 3:30pm

    • Leaderboards, Daily Giveaway winners, and Raffle Drawing winners will be posted on this page as well as the 3 Lakes Facebook page.

    • NOTE! These times are approximate. Please prepare for delays depending on late day entries at weigh station.

    Categories

    General: Cash prizes are given to the top seven places each day in the following categories: Brown Trout; Rainbow Trout; Lake Trout (Mackinaw) under 19”; and Grand Slam (one of each: Mack under 19", Rainbow, Brown, Kokanee). Fish must be brought to the weigh station (maximum two per day). Winners are determined by weight and time entered for ties.

    Children: Children can enter the contest as paid or free. Paid children’s participants can participate in either the general adult category (eligible for cash prizes) or the children’s category. Entrants in the children’s category are not eligible for cash prizes but receive trophies and prizes.

    Big Fish Lake Trout: Fish 32” or larger that have been caught and released are eligible. Enter by photographing your fish. All entrants will be entered in a daily drawing for a trophy.

    Tagged Fish: Ten fish will be tagged with “3 Lakes Tourney Winner,” with 2023 numbers. Catching one of these fish makes you eligible for a tagged fish prize of $1,000 (a drawing will be held if multiple tagged fish are caught). If you catch a tagged fish from a previous year, you will receive a $200 gift card in the mail.

    2024 Daily Cash Prizes

    Cash prizes total $8,775 in daily cash giveaways and $26,325 for the weekend! Good luck!

      Mackinaw* Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Grand Slam**
    1st $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,200
    2nd $500 $500 $500 $600
    3rd $250 $250 $250 $300
    4th $125 $125 $125 $150
    5th $100 $100 $100 $100
    6th $75 $75 $75 $75
    7th $50 $50 $50 $50
    TOTAL $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,475

    *  Mackinaw Must be under 19"
    ** Grand Slam - Catch 1 of each: Mack under 19", Rainbow, Brown + Kokanee

    Contest Rules & Regulations

    Please be sure to read through the 2024 Rules and Regulations prior to the start of the event.

  • Where do I park?

    For Lake Granby, the recommended place to park is at the Sunset Point Boat Launch and Overflow Parking lots off of CR6. Additional parking can be found at Cutthroat Bay off of CR64. Because the weigh station is located at Stillwater Boat Ramp, the small parking area tends to fill early. It is to your advantage to park elsewhere.

    For Shadow Mountain Lake, parking is available at Green Ridge Campground.

    For Grand Lake, parking is available at the Grand lake Swim Beach and Public Boat Launch.

    Lake Granby and Shadow Mountain Reservoir are part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Annual or day vehicle passes are required and should be purchased online prior to your arrival.

    Is camping allowed?

    Although campgrounds are closed for the season, overnight camping is permitted for self-contained units (must have indoor water and toilet facilities) in the Sunset Overflow lot. Camping is prohibited along County Road 6 (Arapaho Bay Road) and in day use areas. COLORADO DIVISION of WILDLIFE REGULATIONS: The North Fork of the Colorado River below Shadow Mountain Dam to the mouth of Lake Granby is closed to human activity on both National Park and US Forest Service public lands from November 15 to March 15 annually. This closure protects Bald Eagle winter habitats.

    Can I bring my snowmobile, ATV or other vehicle on the ice?

    The US Forest Service allows vehicles (snowmobiles and ATVs) less than 1,000 lbs to be on the ice. This is the total weight of vehicle, gear and rider. USFS and CPW will be on site to enforce the weight limit and ticket any violations.

    Operate at your own risk, as the ice can be inconsistent. Use caution and avoid areas that are shallow with exposed rocks that can heat up and soften surrounding ice. Always carry safety equipment, including shovels, ropes, and a throwable flotation device.

    Snowmobiles operated on public land or trails in Colorado must be registered with CPW.

    Operating a snowmobile under the influence is illegal. According to Colorado law, “no person shall operate a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, as defined in section 12-22-303 (7).”

    Where are restrooms located?

    Portable restrooms are located at the following areas: Sunset Point Boat Launch,  Stillwater Boat Launch, and Cutthroat Bay at CR64.

    What is the cancellation policy?

    You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel by January 12, 2024. To cancel, send an email to kayte@destinationgranby.com

    What should I know about ice fishing safety?

    Like any outdoor activity, ice fishing can pose certain risks that can be mitigated by proper education. If you are new to the sport, take time to acquaint yourself with ice fishing safety protocols and resources including ice fishing safety information from CPW.

    In addition, always remember to dress appropriately for very cold weather, including waterproof boots and an extra set of dry clothes. Bring a safety kit with shovels, ropes and a throwable flotation device.

    How can we be good stewards of our public lands?

    Please remember to clean up your fishing site and pack out all trash and items your group brought in. Dumpsters are located at all designated parking areas. Please follow the Leave No Trace principles: plan ahead and prepare, travel on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife, and be considerate of others. 

  • 2025 Lodging Details TBD

  • FRIDAY
     
    Category: Mackinaw
      WEIGHT TIME
    1 Aidin Monson Johnson 2.675 9:30 AM
    2 Joshua Butler 2.560 3:16 PM
    3 Chase Parker 2.445 12:38 PM
    4 Brody Roberts 2.435 2:50 PM
    5 PJ Kohlwey 2.430 12:50 PM
    6 Rob Kohlwey 2.285 12:50 PM
    7 Scott Paquette 2.285 1:50 PM
     
    Category: Rainbow
    1 Robert Lodge 3.075 9:15 AM
    2 Tom Brueggeman 2.945 3:31 PM
    3 James Youngs 2.695 9:35 AM
    4 Ben Viljoen 2.565 3:55 PM
    5 Tim Daniels  2.545 3:55 PM
    6 Rad Smith 2.420 3:37 PM
    7 Jason Candelaire 2.410 11:00 AM
     
    Category: Brown
    1 Michael Beck 3.285 9:15 AM
    2 Tony Dymek 2.685 10:33 AM
    3 Doug Grosskopf 2.565 10:35 AM
    4 Paul Dicks 2.50 3:30 PM
    5 Cody Bamford 2.130 4:19 PM
    6 Michael Jordan 2.070 9:25 AM
    7 Patrick O'Neill 1.865 11:45 AM
     
    Category: Grand Slam
    1 Kyle Keller 6.00 4:05 PM
    2 Joey Candelari 5.78 12:32 PM
    3 Seth Reed 5.375 3:20 PM
    4 Nathan Macchione 5.315 3:32 PM
    5 Ford Williams 4.585 2:15 PM
    6 Bryan Hamacher 4.520 4:04 PM
    7 Allen Macchione 4.480 3:22 PM
     
    Category: Big Fish
     
     
    Category: Youth 5 & Under
    1 Barrett Macchione 1.970 3:22 PM
    2 Alaska Rihel 1.820 4:11 PM
    3 Jase Reed 1.675 3:20 PM
    4 Braxton Bier 1.455 3:45 PM
    5 Sienna Bier 1.400 3:45 PM
           
           
     
    Category: Youth 6-9
    1 Sadie Macchione 2.060 3:22 PM
    2 Caroline Richard 1.965 3:15 PM
    3 Lucas Reed 1.935 3:20 PM
    4 Colton Lierman 1.900 10:10 AM
    5 Annabelle Sego 1.895 3:21 PM
    6 Rhys Cipolla 1.825 1:40 PM
    7 Weston Trevithick 1.645 4:02 PM
     
    Category: Youth 10-14
    1 Cash Weatherwax 2.180 11:00 AM
    5 Danielle Gonzalez 1.950 9:35 AM
    2 Ryder Cates 1.940 4:13 PM
    3 Jadalynn Dilley 1.845 4:11 PM
    4 Joseph Martinez 1.845 4:29 PM
    6 Reagan Richard 1.815 3:15 PM
    7 Ruby Bond 1.810 12:14 PM
     
    Category: Youth 15-17
    1 Niah Wesley 2.065 4:00 PM
    2 Caysen Bamford 2.065 4:18 PM
    3 Samuel Martinez 1.495 4:29 PM
    4 Will Hennington 1.460 3:42 PM
    5 Kyler Cobra 1.345 3:23 PM

    6

    7

    Jacob Barth

    Kyler Cortova

    1.340

    1.21

    4:13 PM

    9:20 AM

     

    SATURDAY
     
    Category: Mackinaw
      WEIGHT TIME
    1 Jon Siefkes 2.630 1:55 PM
    2 John Yager 2.485 3:54 PM
    3 Bryan Loucks 2.415 3:42 PM
    4 Lewis Claspell 2.335 2:11 PM
    5 Shane Parker 2.325 12:05 PM
    6 Robert Kesterke 2.320 3:20 PM
    7 Joseph Labutka 2.260 10:38 AM
     
    Category: Rainbow
    1 Mark Murphy 3.425 12:57 PM
    2 David Weir 3.075 2:16 PM
    3 Kevin Feyad 2.775 9:08 AM
    4 Kenneth Walter 2.515 3:38 PM
    5 Devyn Sell 2.500 12:01 PM
    6 Tim Daniel  2.14 3:30 PM
    7 Justin Lottman 2.055 9:05 AM
     
    Category: Brown
    1 Joe Graeber 2.935 3:18 PM
    2 Randy Zamora 2.830 10:08 AM
    3 James Davis 2.790 9:20 AM
    4 John S. Ota 2.63  12:10 PM
    5 Richard Archuleta 2.62 1:00 PM
    6 David Siegfried 2.28 3:30 PM
    7 Kevin Williams 2.08 1:45 PM
     
    Category: Grand Slam
    1 Fred Widman 6.875 1:59 PM
    2 Bryan Johnson 6.58 4:02 PM
    3 Ford Williams 5.29 1:21 PM
    4 Weston Victorino 5.09 4:10 PM
    5 Caysen Bamford 5.03 2:09 PM
    6 Bryan Hamacher 4.775 1:59 PM
    7 Nathan Macchione 4.525 3:34 PM
     
    Category: Big Fish
    Julie Robertson
     
    Category: Youth 5 & Under
    1 Roman Louth 2.09 1:18 PM
    2 Burnett Macchione 2.00 3:21 PM
    3 Lainey Richardson 1.925 2:23 PM
    4 Alaska Rihel 1.905 3:19 PM
    5 Benjamin Wiater 1.88 1:25 PM
    6 Braxton Bierman 1.82 3:07 PM
    7 Maverick Lewis 1.80 2:30 PM
     
    Category: Youth 6-9
    1 Cash Trevithick 2.245 3:10 PM
    2 Colt Sewolt 1.975 2:20 PM
    3 Dax Lewis 1.965 4:13 PM
    4 Sadie Macchione 1.900 3:21 PM
    5 Gavin Beaver 1.875 3:10 PM
    6 Annabelle Sego 1.865 2:30 PM
    7 Rhys Cipolla 1.845 2:40 PM
     
    Category: Youth 10-14
    1 Wyatt Trevithick 2.07 3:13 PM
    2 Cache Garcia 1.93 1:24 PM
    3 Padriac Atkinson 1.91 3:28 PM
    4 Brooke Chamber 1.825 3:18 PM
    5 Hunter Leclair 1.82 2:10 PM
    6 Juanita Boomer 1.81 9:23 PM
    7 Jaxon Hennington 1.805 3:09 PM
     
    Category: Youth 15-17
    1 Jacob Barth  1.82 3:50 PM
    2 Kyler Cordova 1.70 3:49 PM
    3 Caysen Bamford 1.685 3:57 PM
    4 Samuel Martinez 1.685 4:01 PM

    5

    6

    7

    Aiden Bissell

    Niah Wesley

    Kaiden Francois

    1.67

    1.66

    1.53

    3:47 PM

    3:41 PM

    4:06 PM

     

    SUNDAY
     
    Category: Mackinaw
      WEIGHT TIME
    1 Carson Atkinson 2.370 11:09 AM
    2 Peter Berg 2.330 12:53 PM
    3 Chris Hubert 2.320 9:28 AM
    4 Nate Sewalt 2.315 12:08 PM
    5 Brian Loucks 2.310 1:48 PM
    6 James Gonzales 2.270 2:06 PM
    7 Dan Martinez 2.235 9:15 AM
     
    Category: Rainbow
    1 Tom Brueggeman 2.725 1:29 PM
    2 Robert Archuleta 2.720 9:06 AM
    3 John S. Ota 2.220 1:14 PM
    4 Myles Folger 2.045 11:56 AM
    5 Shahrbanoo Ahmadimashak 2.030 2:03 PM
    6 Chad Weatherwax 1.950 11:26 AM
    7 Ralph Macchione 1.945 1:54 PM
     
    Category: Brown
    1 Rad Smith 3.080 10:18 AM
    2 Brandon Bearden  1.790 11:19 AM
    3 Mike Ladd 1.715 12:25 AM
    4 Nic Thompson 1.545 2:15 PM
    5 Mike Woolbridge 1.505 11:20 AM
    6 Dee Orozco 1.295 2:15 PM
    7 Ken Walter 1.205 1:34 PM
     
    Category: Grand Slam
    1 Brandon White 6.315 1:57 PM

    2    Seth Reed                              5.975       12:15 PM

    3    Doug Grosskopf                     4.870        1:06 PM

    4     Nathan Macchione                4.815        1:29 PM

    5    Joey Candalarie                     4.760        1:51 PM

    6     Doug Glass                           4.710         1:55 PM

    7     Mark Murphy                         4.22          2:03 PM

    Category: Big Fish
    Kyle Bowen
         
     
    Category: Youth 5 & Under
    1 Alaska Rihel 2.26 1:52 PM
    2 Maverick Lewis 1.505 1:15 PM
    3 Jase Reed 1.305 2:06 PM
           
           
     
    Category: Youth 6-9
    1 Weston Trevithick 1.855 1:35 PM

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    4

    5

    6

    7

    Annabelle Sego

    Cash Trevithick

    Lucas Reed

    Jax Martinez

    Weston Brehm

    Dax Lewis

    1.780

    1.700

    1.635

    1.540

    1.525

    1.500

    1:14 PM

    1:35 PM

    2:06 PM

    1:30 PM

    11:11 AM

    1:15 PM

     
    Category: Youth 10-14
    1 Cash Weatherwax 1.800 11:28 AM
    2 Reagan Richardson 1.720 1:31 PM
    3 Wyatt Trevithick 1.710 1:36 PM
    4 Danielle Gonzales 1.655 12:14 PM
    5 Clayton Strode 1.620 12:55 PM
    6 Joseph Martinez 1.505 1:30 PM
    7 Cory Bamford .830 11:10 AM
     
    Category: Youth 15-17
    1 Brian McHughs 2.110 2:18 PM
    2 Jacob Barth 1.925 11:59 PM

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    4

    5

    6

    7

    Franklin Stine

    Caysen Bamford

    Niah Wesley

    Samuel Martinez

    Jason Anderson

    1.890

    1.860

    1.460

    1.270

    .735

    1:11 PM

    2:14 PM

    2:10 PM

    1:30 PM

    1:15 PM

     

     

     

  • Sponsor

    Sponsorship provides the necessary funding to make our events possible, and with your help, we can carry on years of tradition and start new ones. For more information, please email kayte@destinationgranby.com or review our 2024 Sponsorship Package.
     

    Volunteer

    There are many ways to get involved: volunteer to help with set-up, parking, food and beverage, at the weigh station or awards ceremony.

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Kickoff Party Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

Youth Angler Sponsor

Garnet Sponsors

Tagged Fish Sponsor