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

2025 Fishing Tournament Application

– Full application, Page(s) [PDF, 0.13 MB] Download Document

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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