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Idaho Fish and Game

Fishing Tournaments

IDFG has the statutory authority to regulate fishing contests, tournaments, and derbies. To help ensure they do not affect fish populations and help reduce or avoid angler conflict, IDFG administers a permit system.

Do I need a permit for a tournament or contest? 

Any person or entity sponsoring any organized fishing event that charges an entry fee or offers any prize(s) will need a permit in cases where any of the following apply: 
•    Has a live-fish weigh-in 
•    Expects 20 or more participants. 
•    Total cash or prize(s) of $1,000 or more in value. 

Events organized wholly for youth under the age of fourteen (14) are excluded from the requirement for a Fishing Contest Permit.

How to apply for a Tournament Permit

If you're interested in sponsoring a fishing contest, complete a Fishing Tournament Permit Application form and mail it to:

Attn: Fisheries Bureau
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
PO Box 25
600 S Walnut Street
Boise, Idaho 83707
 

Resource

2024 Fishing Tournament Permit Application Form

– Full brochure, 1-2 [PDF, 0.08 MB] Download Document
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Tournament details, start and end times, location, sponsor, etc. are shown below.

Events can change at any time, be sure to contact the tournament sponsor for up-to-date information. 

NOTE: Most of the tournaments are club/contest events. Crowding may occur on a specific body of water on a given day. Non-contest anglers may wish to use another boat ramp or location that day.

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LPOIC Mac of the Month Tournament 2024

LPO & connected waters

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PRB Club Tournament

Hells Canyon Reservoir

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MCB Club Tournament

CJ Strike

Whitefish Derby

SF Boise River

MHHH Club Tournament

CJ Strike

IBM Open/Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

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ABA Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

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SEIBA Club Tournament

CJ Strike

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JH Covey Spring Salmon Derby

CDA & connected waters

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NIPA - CDA Fishing Event

CDA & connected waters

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ABA/TVB Club Tournament

CJ Strike

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SRB Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

IBA Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

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MCB Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

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Montana TBF Open Tournament

CDA & connected waters

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Dworshak Fishing Tournament

Dworshak Reservoir

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BBB Club Tournament

Lake Lowell

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POBC Ice Breaker Tournament

Spirit Lake

IKBF Season Open Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

INAB Club Tournament

CDA & connected waters

MHHH Club Tournament

CJ Strike

IBH Club Tournament

Milner Lake

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ABA Boeger Big Bass Tournament

CJ Strike

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PBA Icebreaker Tournament

CDA & connected waters

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LPOIC Spring Derby

LPO & connected waters

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MVBM Club Tournament

Lake Walcott

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PRB Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

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SRWC Dworshak Open Tournament

Dworshak Reservoir

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Fishing for a cure

American Falls Reservoir

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RAI Bass Blast

Snake River/Hells Canyon

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NIPA - Hayden Lake Fishing Event

Hayden Lake

SRB Brownlee Classic Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

IBA Club Tournament

Dworshak Reservoir

MCB Club Tournament

Lake Walcott

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INAB Club Tournament

LPO & connected waters

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MHHH Club Tournament

Anderson Ranch Reservoir

Idaho Power Employee Bass Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

PBA Club Tournament

LPO & connected waters

BBB Club Tournament

Anderson Ranch Reservoir

IKBF Tour Event 1

Lake Lowell

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PRB Club Tournament

Lake Cascade

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TBF State Qualifier Tournament

CJ Strike

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HDRE Bass with Babes

Snake River/Hells Canyon

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PBA Friday Shootout Tournament

Spirit Lake

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3rd Annual Ryan Olson Memorial Fishing Tournament

SF Snake River

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Priest River Student Council Fundraiser Fishing Tournament

LPO (Albeni to Laclede), Chase Lake, Freeman Lake, Riley Creek, Priest River

IBA Club Tournament

Anderson Ranch Reservoir

IBM Club Tournament

Lake Cascade