01-26-2011, 12:11 PM
LAKE GEORGE, Colo.-On Jan. 8, 2011, Eleven Mile State Park will host the Grand Slam Ice Fishing Contest. The Grand Slam is the first leg of the Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament 2011, produced by the 11 Mile Marina and presented by the Denver Sports Column. Contestants can fish for northern pike, trout or Kokanee salmon with cash prizes awarded in each category. This is a team event and each team has two anglers.
Participants may fish anywhere on the reservoir. In addition to the thousands of dollars up for grabs, lucky anglers can win door prizes including pairs of Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets tickets, tackle, outdoor gear and dinners for two at Bronco Billy's Steakhouse in Cripple Creek. The contest begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. The early entry fee is $75 per team, but will increase to $95 on the day of the contest. Visit www.11MileSports.com to download rules, regulations and entry forms or call the Marina at 1 (877) 725-3172 for more information.
A $7 daily pass or an annual park pass, $70, is required for all vehicles entering the park. A valid Colorado fishing license is also required for all participants.
Park officials remind ice fishermen that ice thicknesses may vary considerably within relatively short walking distances. Anyone venturing out onto the ice should always go with a partner, drill test holes to determine ice thickness, wear a life jacket and carry ice picks, and carry 50 feet of rope and a cell phone. Park rangers also recommend that anglers stay away from pressure ridges, open water and ice that is porous, soft or has granulated crystals.
For additional information on the tournament, go to www.11milesports.com or call 1 (877) 725-3172. For Eleven Mile State Park information, call the office at (719) 748-3401 or visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,100 campsites, and 57 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Media Contact
Deb Frazier, (303) 866-3203 ext. 4342, deb.frazier@state.co.us
Participants may fish anywhere on the reservoir. In addition to the thousands of dollars up for grabs, lucky anglers can win door prizes including pairs of Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets tickets, tackle, outdoor gear and dinners for two at Bronco Billy's Steakhouse in Cripple Creek. The contest begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. The early entry fee is $75 per team, but will increase to $95 on the day of the contest. Visit www.11MileSports.com to download rules, regulations and entry forms or call the Marina at 1 (877) 725-3172 for more information.
A $7 daily pass or an annual park pass, $70, is required for all vehicles entering the park. A valid Colorado fishing license is also required for all participants.
Park officials remind ice fishermen that ice thicknesses may vary considerably within relatively short walking distances. Anyone venturing out onto the ice should always go with a partner, drill test holes to determine ice thickness, wear a life jacket and carry ice picks, and carry 50 feet of rope and a cell phone. Park rangers also recommend that anglers stay away from pressure ridges, open water and ice that is porous, soft or has granulated crystals.
For additional information on the tournament, go to www.11milesports.com or call 1 (877) 725-3172. For Eleven Mile State Park information, call the office at (719) 748-3401 or visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,100 campsites, and 57 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Media Contact
Deb Frazier, (303) 866-3203 ext. 4342, deb.frazier@state.co.us