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Fishing Tournaments

A segment of the angling public enjoys the competitive atmosphere provided by fishing contests, tournaments, and derbies.

IDFG has the statutory authority to regulate fishing contests, and to help ensure they do not affect fish populations and to 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 (download below) and mail it to:

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

Resource

Fishing Tournament Application

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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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01 Jan
LPOIC Mack of the Month Derby

Lake Pend Oreille

Wed Jan 01 - Wed Dec 31

25 Jan
Portneuf Unit ICAFS Ice Fishing Derby

Chesterfield Reservoir

Sat Jan 25 - Sat Jan 25

01 Feb
BVFF Virtual Whitefish Derby

Statewide

Sat Feb 01 - Fri Feb 28

01 Feb
Sunrise Summit Resort Ice Fishing Tournament

Devil Creek Reservoir

Sat Feb 01 - Sat Feb 01

01 Feb
Women with Bait

"Salmon River, Snake River"

Sat Feb 01 - Sat Mar 15

01 Feb
Woodward's Country Store Fish Derby

"Weston Reservoir, Devils Creek, Deep Creek, Twin"

Sat Feb 01 - Sat Feb 01

15 Feb
Cascade Cup

Lake Cascade

Sat Feb 15 - Sun Feb 16

17 Feb
Life of Brian Ice Fishing Tournament

Lake Cascade

Mon Feb 17 - Mon Feb 17

22 Feb
Brian Sperry's Hook'em Early Kids Fishing Program

Lake Cascade

Sat Feb 22 - Sat Feb 22

22 Feb
Where's the Fish Ice Tournament

Warm Lake

Sat Feb 22 - Sat Feb 22

08 Mar
PRB Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

Sat Mar 08 - Sun Mar 09

09 Mar
MH3 Club Tournament

CJ Strike

Sun Mar 09 - Sun Mar 09

15 Mar
ABA-TVB Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

Sat Mar 15 - Sun Mar 16

15 Mar
MVB Club Tournament

CJ Strike

Sat Mar 15 - Sat Mar 15

22 Mar
ABA Club Tournament

Brownlee Reservoir

Sat Mar 22 - Sat Mar 22

22 Mar
MCB Club Tournament

CJ Strike

Sat Mar 22 - Sun Mar 23

29 Mar
IBH Club Tournament

CJ Strike

Sat Mar 29 - Sat Mar 29

29 Mar
IBM Brownlee Open

Brownlee Reservoir

Sat Mar 29 - Sun Mar 30