FWP Seeks Public Comment On Summer Fishing Contests

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment through Feb. 18 on fishing contests proposed for the open water season of 2005.

On Fort Peck Reservoir 12 contests have been proposed, the most on a single body of water. Other popular sites for proposed contests are Noxon Rapids Reservoir and Flathead Lake.

Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Most contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants in these contests may not keep any fish.

Applications for contests may be approved, denied or approved with conditions. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality, regulate harvest, reduce user conflicts or require additional access site maintenance when needed.

Information on the proposed contests (PDF version) can be found on the FWP web site, or call 406-444-2449.

The public may comment on the proposed contests through Feb. 18 before FWP acts on the applications. Comments may be sent to FWP Fisheries Division, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT, 59620 or emailed to Nancy Podolinsky. 

Here is a list of the proposed summer fishing contests for 2005.

Region 1

Flathead Lake

March 18-20, March 25-27, April 1-3, April 8-10, April 16-18 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) - Spring Mack Days

Aug. 6-7   (6 a.m.- 6 p.m., 6-3 p.m.) - Great Montana Mac Attack

Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Oct. 7-Oct. 9, Oct. 15-Oct. 17   (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) - Fall Mack Days  



Cabinet Gorge Reservoir

May 15 (6 a.m.- 4p.m.) – American Bass Team Tournament



Noxon Rapids Reservoir

April 30-May 1 (safelight-5 p.m.) - Noxon Buddy Tournament

May 21-22   (safelight-5 p.m.) - Noxon Junior Tournament

July 16-17   (safelight-5 p.m.) - B.A.S.S. Federation Qualifier

July 30-31   (safelight - 5 p.m.) - Tri State Tournament



Lake Koocanusa

May 13-14 (12 a.m. - 2p.m.) - Koocanusa Resort and Marina 3rd Annual Trout and Salmon Derby

July 9-10 (6 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - Tobacco Valley Rod and Gun Club Fish Derby



Whitefish Lake

June 25 (8 a.m. - 7 p.m.) - Ross W. Merzke Memorial Fishing Tourney



Region 2

Seeley Lake & Salmon Lake

June 11-12 (6 a.m. - 4p.m. & 6-2 p.m.) - Mr. Pike Classic



Region 3

Canyon Ferry Lake

June 4,   (dawn-5 p.m.) - Canyon Ferry Carp Safari

June 25-26,   (6 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival

July 16,   (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - Broadwater Rod and Gun Club Walleye Derby



Sacajawea Lagoon

July 16 (8 a.m. - 11a.m.) - Livingston Kids Trout Derby



Region 4

Willow Creek Reservoir

June 11 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - Western Bar Shore Fishing Derby

Aug. 20 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - 1st Annual Kids Fishing Derby



Tiber Reservoir

June 11-12   (7 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 a.m.-2 p.m.) - Tiber Walleye Tournament



Newlan Creek Reservoir

June 19 (7 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - Father’s Day Derby

Hauser Lake

Aug. 14 (6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - John Arnold Fish Derby



Region 5

Big Horn Lake

Sept. 10-11 (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Big Horn Walleye Challenge



Region 6

Fort Peck Reservoir

April 30 (7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) - Tough Guy Tournament

June 4- 5 (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) - Rock Creek Walleye Tournament

June 11-12 (safelight-4 p.m.) - B.A.S.S. Federation Qualifier

June 25-26 (7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m.) - 5th Annual Pikemasters Tournament

July 7-9 (8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 7 a.m.-3 p.m.) - Montana Governor’s Cup

July 16 (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) - Ladies Walleye Tournament

July 23-24 (7 a.m.-4 p.m.) - Hell Creek Walleye Tournament

Aug. 4-6   (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) - 3rd Annual Fish for a Cure

Aug. 13-14   (6 a.m.-2 p.m. & 7-3 p.m.)   - Fall Classic

Aug. 20 (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) - Walleyes Unlimited Women’s Walleye Tournament

Aug. 27 (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) - Salmon Derby

Sept. 17-18 (safelight-4 p.m.) - B.A.S.S. Federation Qualifier



Fresno Reservoir

May 21-22 (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) - Fresno Walleye Challenge



Milk River

June 4 (5 p.m.-12 a.m.) - Milk River Catfish Classic





Region 7

Yellowstone River

June 11 (7 a.m.-4 p.m.) - Savage Fire Dept. Catfish Contest