​Big Jack Classic Fishing Derby

4th annual  Big Jack Classic Fishing Derby
• February 14-15, 2026 •
Buffalo Lake, Alberta

​The Big Jack Classic Family Ice Fishing Derby takes place on February 14–15, 2026 on Buffalo Lake. This is a two-day, catch-and-release derby for Northern Pike only and is administered through Angler’s Atlas and the MyCatch mobile app. The Competitive Fishing Event registration number is CFE633640.

Participants must register through the 2026 Big Jack Classic event on Angler’s Atlas and hold an active account. As the derby falls on Family Day Weekend, which is designated as a Family Fishing Weekend in Alberta, no sport-fishing licence is required for residents or visitors.

Planning is also underway for the Big Jack Classic Banquet, scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Rochon Sands Community Hall. The evening will include a roast beef supper, silent auction, music, and presentation of the unofficial derby results. Tickets will be available for purchase in the new year.

Additional information is available on the Big Jack Classic website: https://www.bigjackclassic.ca