Ice Fishing Derby
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
For the last several years the Albany County Conservation Alliance has held a fishing contest at Warner Lake on the 3rd Saturday of Feb. The contest is for both adults and children and prizes are awarded for the biggest fish in several different category's. Access and parking for this event is provided at Osterhout's boat launch.
Heading out on the ice,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Stacy Loucks with her daughters Alexandra and Alyssa starts out,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Looking South down the lake,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Some ice skating when the fish don't bite,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Dave Paton drills a hole,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
The main road out onto the ice,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
A young contestant shows off her prize Crappie, courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Adam Kodra and Chelsea Hannan,contest winners,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Setting up some ice fishing shanty's,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
How long till the flag goes up,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Uncle Dave baits a tip up while Alex looks on,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Alex Loucks enjoys some heat in Uncle Dave Paton's shanty,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Tyler Anderson checking his tip up,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Some different ways to get around on the ice,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Amy Anderson and the Girl Scouts prepare hot dogs and hot chocolate for the contestants,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Cutting some holes for the shanty fishermen,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Contestants Alyssa Loucks and Tyler Anderson,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
When the fish don't bite, try some ice skating 
The crowd starts to gather to see who the winners are, courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
More contestants arrive for the results,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Kyle Anderson gives a thumbs up to a shanty with heat,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
If the fish don't bite try some soccer,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Some contestants with their prizes,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
The crowd waits for the results,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Still waiting for the winners,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Kevin Bush, president of the Alliance announces another winner,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Kevin announces another winner,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
The last winner chooses his prize,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
When the fishing is done it's time for some sleigh riding,courtesy of Willard Osterhout
