February 3 & 4, 2012

The former NAIFC Tournament has a new name...The Michigan Ice Open on Hamlin Lake. Due to unforeseen ice conditions, the tournament has been moved from mid-January til February 3 & 4. If you've already registered, it will be transferred to the February event. If you cannot attend the new date, contact the Ludington/Scottville Chamber of Commerce for a refund. During this tournament, anglers will head out on the lake to fish for bluegills and crappies in search of the $6,000 prize (based on 50 entries).

Changes this year include fishing on Saturday rather than Sunday, and a "Learn to Fish" session on Sunday. Registration fees have been lowered from $200 to $120, and participation is limited to the first 100 teams to register. Go to www.MichiganIceOpen.com to print off an online form.

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 3, 2012
Tournament Rules Meeting & Seminar, 6pm, location TBD.

Saturday, February 4, 2012
Michigan Open on Hamlin Tournament, 8am-2pm, parking area off Victory Park Road.
Michigan Open On Hamlin Weigh-In, 4pm, location TBD. Food and door prizes available.

Sunday, February 5, 2012
FREE Kids "Learn To Fish" Session, 10am-10:30am, location TBD.
Ice fishing 10:30am-noon, Wilson Hill Park, Upper Hamlin Lake.

A Ludington Area School Bus will transport participants to and from Hamlin Town Hall and Wilson Hill Park. This is being done in order to avoid congestion in the residential area.

Also check out the Hamlin Hookers Ice Fishing Tournament held February 11, 2012. Click here to read more about local fishing tournaments throughout the year.