The tournament details - location, species, start and end times, etc., are available in the table below.
Any person, organization, club, business, partnership, corporation or other entity that sponsors a fishing contest which is based on the capture of an individual fish, or the size or number of fish captured, must first obtain a fishing contest permit from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. A fishing contest is defined as an event where the total prize value is greater than $1,000; or the individual entry fee is greater than $25; or the number of boats is greater than 10 or the number of individuals contestants is greater than 20; or there is a live fish weigh-in.
If you're interested in sponsoring a fishing contest, contact your local Fish & Game office for permit application information OR complete this contest application permit form [PDF, 50 KB] and mail it to:
IDFG Fishing Contests
PO Box 25
Boise, ID 83707
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.
| Idaho Fishing Tournament Schedule, March - October 2016 | ||||
| Club | Body of Water | Boat Ramp | Date(s) | Start/End Time |
| Idaho Bassmasters | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | March 19 | 5am/5pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | March 19-20 | 6am/4pm |
| Mini Cassia Bassers | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | March 19-20 | 6am/4pm |
| Idaho Bassmasters | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | March 26 | 5am/5pm |
| Idaho Bass Hunters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | March 26 | 5am/4pm |
| Idaho Bowfishing Association | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | April 2, 3 | 9am/3pm |
| Payette River Bassmasters | CJ Strike | Air Force Boat Ramp | April 2 | 6am/4pm |
| Clearwater Bass Anglers | Dworshak Reservoir | Big Eddy Boat Ramp | April 2 | 6am/4pm |
| North Idaho Pike Association | Lake Coeur d' Alene North | Higgins Boat Ramp | April 2 | 8:30am/2pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | Walcott Reservoir | State Park Boat Ramp | April 2 | 4:30am/4pm |
| Kick'n Bass Kayak Fishing Club/Alpen Glow Idaho | CJ Strike | Air Force Boat Ramp | April 3 | 6:30am/3pm |
| Idaho Bassmasters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | April 9 | 5am/5pm |
| Snake River Bassmasters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | April 9 | 6am/4pm |
| Panhandle Bass Anglers | Lake CDA & Adjoining waters | Harrison Boat Ramp | April 10 | 6am/4pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | April 16, 17 | 4:30am/4pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Cocolalla | Public Access North End | April 16 | 6am/4pm |
| Fins and Feathers | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Carlin Park Boat Ramp | April 16, 17 | 7am/4pm |
| Idaho North American Bass | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Adjacent Waters | Harrison Boat Ramp | April 16 | 6am4pm |
| Boise Bass Busters | Lake Lowell | Caldwell Boat Ramp | April 16, 17 | Safelight/4pm |
| Mountain Home Hawg Hunters | Anderson Ranch | Curlew Boat Ramp | April 17 | Safelight/5pm |
| Mini Cassia Bassers | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | April 17 | 6am/4pm |
| Midnight Bassmasters | Swan Falls Reservoir | Swan Falls Boat Ramp | April 21 | 4pm/8:30pm |
| Idaho Bass Federation | CJ Strike Reservoir | Black Sands Boat Ramp | April 23 | 6am/5pm |
| Clearwater Bass Anglers | Dworshak Reservoir | Big Eddy Boat Ramp | April 23 | 6am/4pm |
| North Idaho Pike Association | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Sun Up Boat Ramp | April 23 | 7:45am/5pm |
| Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club | Lake Pend Oreille | All Boat Ramps on Pend Oreille | April 23-May 1 | 5am/6pm |
| Idaho Bass Hunters | Walcott Reservoir | Walcott Boat Ramp | April 23 | 5am/4pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | Anderson Ranch | Curlew Boat Ramp | April 30 | 6am/4pm |
| Boise Cascade | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | April 30 | 6am/5pm |
| Coeur d' Alene High School Sports Boosters | Hayden Lake | Honeysuckle Boat Ramp | April 30 | 6:30am/4pm |
| Fins and Feathers | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Harrison Boat Ramp | April 30-May 1 | 7am/3pm |
| Treasure Valley Bass | Lake Lowell | Caldwell Boat Ramp | April 30-May 1 | Safelight/6pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | Massacre Rocks | State Park Boat Ramp | April 30 | 4:30am/4pm |
| Idaho Bowfishing Association | Snake River | Homedale Boat Ramp | April 30-May 1 | 8am/2pm |
| Mini Cassia Bassers | Anderson Ranch | Curlew Boat Ramp | May 1 | 6am/4pm |
| Midnight Bassmasters | CJ Strike Reservoir | Black Sands Boat Ramp | May 5 | 4pm/8:30pm |
| Idaho Bass Nation High School | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | May 7, 8 | 5am/4pm |
| Elk River Recreation District | Elk Creek Reservoir | Elk River Lodge | May 7 | 8am/4pm |
| Panhandle Bass Anglers | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Chain Lakes | Harrison Boat Ramp | May 7 | 7am/4pm |
| Idaho Bass Hunters | Milner Reservoir | Bedke Boat Ramp | May 7 | 5am/4pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Pend Oreille Lake | Morton Boat Ramp | May 7 | 6am/4pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | Walcott Reservoir | State Park Boat Ramp | May 7 | 4:30am/4pm |
| Simplot Rod and Gun Club | American Falls Reservoir | All Ramps | May 14 | 5am/5pm |
| Rocky Mountain Bowfishing Association | American Falls Reservoir | Willow Bay Marina Boat Ramp | May 14, 15 | 7am/5pm |
| Club | Body of Water | Boat Ramp | Date(s) | Start/End Time |
| Intermountain Bass | Dworshak Reservoir | Big Eddy Boat Ramp | May 14 | 6am/5pm |
| Idaho North American Bass | Hayden Lake | Honeysuckle Boat Ramp | May 14, 15 | 6am/4pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | Milner Reservoir | Riverside Boat Ramp | May 14 | 6am/4pm |
| North Idaho Pike Association | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Chain Lakes | Medicine Lake/Rainy Hill Boat Ramps | May 15 | 6am/3:45pm |
| Capital City Mason's Lodge #93 | Lucky Peak Reservoir | Barclay Bay Marina | May 15 | 6am/2pm |
| Mountain Home Hawg Hunters | Walcott Reservoir | State Park Boat Ramp | May 15 | Safelight/5pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | American Falls Reservoir | Willow Bay Boat Ramp | May 21 | 4:30am/4pm |
| Payette River Bassmasters | Cascade Lake | Sugarloaf Boat Ramp | May 21, 22 | 6am/4pm |
| Clearwater Bass Anglers | Dworshak Reservoir | Big Eddy Boat Ramp | May 21 | 6am/4pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Priest Lake | County Boat Ramp | May 21 | 6am/4pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | American Falls Reservoir | Willow Bay Boat Ramp | June 4 | 4:30am/4pm |
| Rocky Mountain Bowfishing Association | Blackfoot Reservoir | Cedar Bay Boat Ramp | June 4, 5 | 7am/5pm |
| Intermountain Bass | Cascade Reservoir | Boulder Creek Boat Ramp | June 4 | 6am/5pm |
| Idaho Bass Nation High | CJ Strike | Air Force Boat Ramp | June 4 | 5am/5pm |
| Reel Sportsman TV | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Adjacent Waters | 3rd Street Boat Ramp | June 4, 5 | 6am/4pm |
| Mini Cassia Bassers | Milner Reservoir | Riverside Boat Ramp | June 4 | 5am/5pm |
| Idaho North American Bass | Pend Orielle River and Lake | Morton Boat Ramp | June 4, 5 | 6am/4pm |
| Maniac Custom Lures | Walcott Reservoir | State Park Boat Ramp | June 4 | 6am/4pm |
| Idaho Bass Hunters | Anderson Ranch | Curlew Boat Ramp | June 5 | 5am/4pm |
| Boise Bass Busters | Anderson Ranch | Curlew Boat Ramp | June 11 | Safelight/4pm |
| Pierce Recreation District | Deer Creek Reservoir | Deer Creek Boat Ramp | June 11 | 6am/2pm |
| Midnight Bassmasters | Cascade Reservoir | Golf Course Boat Ramp | June 12 | Safelight/1pm |
| Spokane Bass Club | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Sun up Boat Launch | June 12 | 5:30am/3pm |
| Panhandle Bass Anglers | Lake Coeur d' Alene Chain Lakes Only | Medimont Boat Ramp | June 12 | 7am/4pm |
| Boise Police Association | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | June 13 | 6am/2pm |
| Idaho Bass Nation High School | Cascade Lake | City Boat Ramp | June 18, 19 | 5am/4pm |
| Montana Bass Nation | Dworshak Reservoir | Big Eddy Boat Ramp | June 18, 19 | 6am/3pm |
| Consolidated Supply | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Harrison Boat Ramp | June 18 | 7am/3pm |
| John McClatchy Memorial | Magic Reservoir | Dam Fools Clubhouse | June 18 | 7am/1pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Pend Oreille Lake | Willow Bay Boat Ramp | June 18, 19 | 6am/4pm |
| Salt City Bass Masters | Walcott Reservoir | State Park Boat Ramp | June 18, 19 | 5:30am/2pm |
| American Legion Post 3 | American Falls Reservoir | Willow Bay Boat Ramp | June 19 | 5am/5pm |
| IDFG Employees | Lucky Peak Reservoir, Arrowrock Reservoir | IDFG-HQ | June 22 | 5am/3pm |
| Idaho Bassmasters | Anderson Ranch | Curlew Boat Ramp | June 25 | 5am/5pm |
| Payette River Bassmaster/ANWO | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | June 25, 26 | 5am/4pm |
| Clearwater Bass Anglers | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Heyburn State Park Boat Ramp | June 25 | 6am/4pm |
| St. Maries Elks Lodge #1418 | Lake Coeur d' Alene & Southern Tributaries | Elks Parking Lot | June 25 | 7am/4pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | Massacre Rocks | State Park Boat Ramp | June 25 | 4:30am/4pm |
| Idaho Bass Federation | Cascade Lake | Sugarloaf Boat Ramp | June 26 | 6am/5pm |
| Club | Body of Water | Boat Ramp | Date(s) | Start/End Time |
| Intermountain Bass | Anderson Ranch Reservoir | Deer Creek Boat Ramp | July 9 | 6am/5pm |
| North Idaho Pike Association | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Sun Up Boat Ramp | July 9 | 5:15am/3pm |
| Clearwater Bass Anglers | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Harrison Boat Ramp | July 9 | 5am/4pm |
| Inland Empire Bass Club | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Adjacent Waters | Heyburn State Park Boat Ramp | July 9, 10 | 5am/2pm |
| Panhandle Bass Anglers | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Chain Lakes | Templins Boat Ramp | July 9 | 7am/4pm |
| Idaho Bass Federation | Lake Lowell | Caldwell Boat Ramp | July 10 | 6am/6pm |
| Big Woody Lure Company | Lake Pend Oreille | North 40 Parking Lot and Multiple Northern Boat Ramps | July 10 | 6am/2pm |
| Mini Cassia Bassers | Magic Reservoir | West Side Boat Ramp | July 10 | 6am/4pm |
| Mountain Home Hawg Hunters | Anderson Ranch | Curlew Boat Ramp | July 16 | Safelight/5pm |
| Snake River Bassmasters | Cascade Lake | Sugarloaf Boat Ramp | July 16 | 6am/4pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | July 16 | 6am/4pm |
| Panhandle Bass Anglers | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Chain Lakes | Harrison Boat Ramp | July 16, 17 | 7am/4pm |
| Montana Bass Federation | Pend Oreille Lake | Morton Boat Ramp | July 16, 17 | 5am/3pm |
| Idaho Bass Federation | CJ Strike Reservoir | Black Sands Boat Ramp | July 17 | 5am/4pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | Glendale Reservoir | Glendale Boat Ramp | July 22 | 4:30am/4pm |
| Snake River Bassmasters | CJ Strike | Air Force Boat Ramp | July 23, 24 | 5:30am/3pm |
| Idaho Bass Hunters | Milner Reservoir | Bedke Boat Ramp | July 23 | 5am/4pm |
| Lake CDA Anglers Association | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Harrison, Carlin, Sun-up Bay Boat Ramps | July 27-31 | 12am/3pm |
| Midnight Bassmasters | Swan Falls Reservoir | Swan Falls Boat Ramp | July 28 | 4pm/9pm |
| Payette River Bassmasters | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | July 30, 31 | 6am/4pm |
| Idaho Bassmasters | Cascade Lake | Sugarloaf Boat Ramp | July 30 | 5am/5pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Pend Oreille Lake | Willow Bay Boat Ramp | July 31 | 6am/4pm |
| Idaho Bass Nation High | Lake Coeur d' Alene | Harrison Boat Ramp | August 5, 6 | 5am/5pm |
| Payette River Bassmasters | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | August 6, 7 | 6am/4pm |
| Snake River Bassmasters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | August 6 | 5:30am/4pm |
| Idaho Bass Hunters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | August 6, 7 | 5am/4pm |
| Rocky Mountain Bass | Milner Reservoir | Bedke Blvd Boat Ramp | August 6 | 5:30am/3:30am |
| Intermountain Bass | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | August 13, 14 | 6am/5pm |
| North Idaho Pike Association | Lake Coeur d' Alene-Middle | Lofts Bay Boat Ramp | August 13 | 5:15am/2:30pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | Massacre Rocks | State Park Boat Ramp | August 13 | 6am/4pm |
| Snake River Valley Bass Club | Milner Reservoir | Riverside Boat Ramp | August 13 | Safelight/4pm |
| Mountain Home Hawg Hunters | Anderson Ranch | Curlew Boat Ramp | August 14 | Safelight/5pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | Walcott Reservoir | State Park Boat Ramp | August 14 | 6am/4pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Spirit Lake | Public Access | August 19, 20 | 8pm/4pm |
| Club | Body of Water | Boat Ramp | Date(s) | Start/End Time |
| Idaho North American Bass | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Chain Lakes | Harrison Boat Ramp | August 20, 21 | 6am/3pm |
| Mini Cassia Bassers | Milner Reservoir | Riverside Boat Ramp | August 20 | 2:30pm/7:30pm |
| Mini Cassia Bassers | Walcott Reservoir | State Park Boat Ramp | August 25 | 6am/4pm |
| Salt City Bass Masters | CJ Strike Reservoir | Black Sands Boat Ramp | August 26, 27 | 6am/2pm |
| Idaho Bass Federation | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | August 27, 28 | 5am/5pm |
| Boise Bass Busters | Milner Reservoir | Riverside Boat Ramp | August 27 | Safelight/4pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | September 3 | 6am/4pm |
| Payette River Bassmasters | Dworshack Reservoir | Big Eddy Boat Ramp | September 3, 4 | 6am/4pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Hayden Lake | 4th Street Boat Ramp | September 10 | 6am/4pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | Milner Reservoir | Burley Golf Course Ramp | September 10 | 6am/4pm |
| Jackson Hole One Fly | SF Snake River/Palisades Dam-Byington | Byington Check in | September 10, 11 | 8am/4:30pm |
| Snake River Bassmasters | Dworshak Reservoir | Dent Acres Boat Ramp | September 11 | 5:30am/4pm |
| Midnight Bassmasters | Lucky Peak Reservoir | Spring Shores Marina | September 15 | 4pm/9pm |
| Intermountain Bass | Dworshak Reservoir | Dent Acres Boat Ramp | September 16 | 6am/5pm |
| Idaho Bassmasters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | September 17 | 5am/5pm |
| Scales of Justice | CJ Strike Reservoir | Black Sands Boat Ramp | September 18 | 9am/5pm |
| Idaho North American Bass | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Chain Lakes | Harrison Boat Ramp | September 23, 24 | 6am/4pm |
| Payette River Bassmasters | Brownlee Reservoir | Air Force Boat Ramp | September 24, 25 | 6am/4pm |
| Boise Bass Busters | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | September 24 | Safelight/4pm |
| Idaho Bass Hunters | Milner Reservoir | Bedke Boat Ramp | September 24 | 5am/4pm |
| Treasure Valley Bass | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | October 1 | Safelight/6pm |
| Clearwater Bass Anglers | Dworshak Reservoir | Big Eddy Boat Ramp | October 1 | 6am/4pm |
| North Idaho Pike Association | Hayden Lake | Honeysuckle Boat Ramp | October 1 | 6:15am/3pm |
| Panhandle Bass Anglers | Lake Coeur d' Alene and Chain Lakes | Harrison Boat Ramp | October 1 | 7am/4pm |
| Magic Valley Bass Masters | Milner Reservoir | Bedke Boat Ramp | October 1 | 6am/4pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Pend Oreille Lake | Hope Boat Basin | October 1 | 6am/4pm |
| Spokane Bass Club | Pend Oreille River and Lake | Willow Bay Boat Ramp | October 2 | 6:30am/4pm |
| Idaho Bass Nation High | CJ Strike | Air Force Boat Ramp | October 8 | 5am/3pm |
| Idaho Bass Federation | Dworshak Reservoir | Dent Acres Boat Ramp | October 8, 9 | 6am/4pm |
| Idaho Bassmasters | Brownlee Reservoir | Woodhead Boat Ramp | October 15 | 5am/5pm |
| Boise Bass Busters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | October 22 | Safelight/4pm |
| North Idaho Pike Association | Lake Coeur d' Alene-South | Sun Up Boat Ramp | October 22 | 6:45am/4pm |
| Mountain Home Hawg Hunters | CJ Strike | Air Force Boat Ramp | October 23 | Safelight/5pm |
| Idaho Bass Hunters | CJ Strike | Black Sands Boat Ramp | October 29 | 5am/4pm |
| Pend Oreille Bass Club | Pend Oreille Lake | Hope Boat Basin | October 29 | 7am/4pm |
| North Idaho Pike Association | Lake Coeur d' Alene-North | Higgins Boat Ramp | November 5 | 8am/2pm |