January 23, 2027
January 23, 2027
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Saturday
Backup: February 6
Reed Lake
Reed Lake
Commerce Twp, MI
Check-In at MLCA Clubhouse
Adult & Youth
Adult & Youth
Panfish Derby
Contests & Prizes
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 2
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 2
Get ready for a day of fishing, prizes, friendly competition, and fun on Reed Lake!
A Winter Tradition in the Making
A Winter Tradition in the Making
Grab you gear, bundle up the family, and join us on Reed Lake for fishing, friendly competition, and community fun.
Hosted by the Multi-Lakes Conservation Association, the Hardwater Classic welcomes anglers of all experience levels. With Adult and Youth divisions, hourly contests, door prizes, there's something for everyone!
MORE WAYS TO WIN
MORE WAYS TO WIN
Two divisions, hourly contests, and plenty of fun on the ice.
ADULT DIVISION
ADULT DIVISION
Panfish Champion
Panfish Champion
Best 5-fish bag
PLUS SPECIES AWARDS
Largest Yellow Perch
Largest Bluegill / Sunfish
Largest Crappie
YOUTH DIVISION
YOUTH DIVISION
Panfish Champion
Panfish Champion
Best 3-fish bag
PLUS SPECIES AWARDS
Largest Yellow Perch
Largest Bluegill / Sunfish
Largest Crappie
MORE THAN THE BIGGEST FISH
MORE THAN THE BIGGEST FISH
Hourly contests, fun awards, raffles, door prizes, and more throughout the day.
Hourly contests, fun awards, raffles, door prizes, and more throughout the day.
There are plenty of ways to win and have fun on the ice —even if you don't land the biggest fish.
ICE CONDITIONS & SAFETY
ICE CONDITIONS & SAFETY
Your safety comes first. We base our event decisions on measured ice conditions —not just the weather forecast.
The official go/no-go decision is scheduled for January 21, 2027, with Saturday, February 6 designated as the backup date.
The derby is walk-on only. No vehicles, ATVs, or snowmobiles are permitted on the ice.
Visit our Ice Updates page for the latest conditions, annoncements, and access information.
BACKED BY OUR COMMUNITY
BACKED BY OUR COMMUNITY
The Multi-Lakes Hardwater Classic brings anglers, families, and Michigan businesses together for a great day on the ice.
We're welcoming sponsors and prize donors to help make our event something special.
BECOME A SPONSOR
BECOME A SPONSOR
Support local outdoor traditions while getting your business in front of our community.
JANUARY 23, 2027 - REED LAKE
SEE YOU ON THE ICE!
SEE YOU ON THE ICE!
Make memories, catch some fish, and help start a new tradition at Multi-Lakes.
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