1.         Only registered fishermen may win prizes.  Unregistered fishermen in your party may jeopardize the validity of fish caught by a registered fisherman.

2.         Registration wristband cannot be transferred and MUST BE VISIBLE at all times on the Derby participants.

3.         To be eligible for prizes, contestants must hold a Current  Wyoming Fishing License and must be registered and have paid an entry fee.  Contestants under the age of 14 (Small Fry) must be registered and have paid and entry fee.

4.         In an effort to preserve the excellent fishing in this area, we encourage Catch and Release.  Therefore, the following rule will apply; Game fish must be over 14 inches in length to qualify for this tournament.

5.         Ice holes must not exceed 10” in diameter.

6.         When a fish is caught, it must be weighed and measured within 20 minutes. The registered fisherman may bring the fish to the Derby Headquarters on shore.  Or he may signal a on-site Derby Official for a ride to the headquarters.

7.         Gutting or any other alteration of the fish will result in disqualification.  Only Game fish will be eligible for prizes.  NO FROZEN FISH WILL BE ACCEPTED!  Fish with white eyes or other signs of being frozen may be sliced open by Tournament Director to check for internal signs of freezing.

8.         To determine winners of big fish prizes, fish will be measured by adding length to girth for total score.  Disputes will be settled by Tournament Director, whose decisions will be final.

9.         No vehicles are allowed on the ice during the Derby including snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles.  Only the Derby Officials are allowed to use motorized vehicles.  Violation of this rule will cause all registrations in your party to be void and will result in loss of eligibility for Derby prizes.

10.   Current Wyoming Game and Fish regulations apply to all registrants, and all registrants must have a current fishing license.  Game and Fish regulations require fishing huts to be clearly labeled with owner’s name and address.

11.      The Derby Committee claims no responsibility  for accidents or injuries on either thin ice areas, Saratoga Lake areas, or the surrounding area as a whole.  You are on the premises at your own risk.

12.      Please keep the area clean.  Garbage cans and rest rooms have been provided.  Do not dump trash through your ice holes.  Trash should be deposited in the dumpsters placed at the lake for this purpose.  Failure to comply with this rule will result in loss of eligibility for Derby prizes.

13.      Dogs must be kept on leashes and under control at all times.  Failure to comply with this rule will result in loss of eligibility for Derby prizes.

14.      All registered fishermen must sign an affidavit of Derby rules and  compliance.