The 3rd Annual Bitterroot Bash, scheduled for March 1st-2nd on the Bitterroot Lake, has been canceled.
See the FWP report below that shows the approved ice fishing contests for 2013-2014 in Montana:
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks approved a number of ice fishing contests for 2013-2014. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Some contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants in these contests may not keep any fish. Contact information for each contest can be found at FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click on “Fishing” then “Montana Fishing Guide” then “Fishing Competition“. The following ice fishing derbies are approved for the 2013-14 winter season: Northwestern Montana, Region 1 Dec. 28 Sunriser Lions Smith Lake Family Fishing Derby – Smith Lake Jan 25, 2014 The Perch Assault – Smith Lake Jan 25-26 Fisher River Valley Winter Fishing Derby – Thompson Lakes Feb. 1 – 22 11th Annual Perch Pounder – Region 1 Waters Feb. 8-9 The Lodge at McGregor Lake Annual Fishing Derby – McGregor Lake Feb. 15 14th Annual Snappy Sport Senter – Lake Mary Ronan Feb. 15 Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby – Murphy Lake Feb. 22 Canyon Kids Christmas Fun Lion Lair Fishing Derby – Lion Lake Feb. 22 The Perch Assault – Upper Thompson Lake March 1-2 3rd Annual Bitterroot Bash – Bitterroot Lake March 8 The Perch Assault – Lake Mary Ronan West Central Montana, Region 2 Jan. 25-26 Pike On Ice – Seeley Lake & Salmon Lake Southwestern Montana, Region 3 Jan. 25 Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby – Clark Canyon Reservoir Jan.19 Hebgen Lake NAIFC Qualifier – Hebgen Lake North Central Montana, Region 4 Jan. 25 Western Bar Ice Fishing Derby – Willow Creek Reservoir Jan 25-26 Broadwater Lions Perch Derby – Canyon Ferry (Silos) Feb. 15 Valier Volunteer Fire Dept. Fishing Derby – Lake Francis Northeastern Montana, Region 6
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks approved a number of ice fishing contests for 2013-2014.
Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Some contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants in these contests may not keep any fish. Contact information for each contest can be found at FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click on “Fishing” then “Montana Fishing Guide” then “Fishing Competition“.
The following ice fishing derbies are approved for the 2013-14 winter season:
Northwestern Montana, Region 1
West Central Montana, Region 2
Southwestern Montana, Region 3
North Central Montana, Region 4
Northeastern Montana, Region 6
Jan. 25 Murph’s 8th Annual Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament – Nelson Reservoir
Jan. 25-26 3rd Annual Fresno Ice Derby – Fresno Reservoir
Feb. 1 Hell Creek Ice Fishing Tournament – Hell Creek Bay/Fort Peck Reservoir
Feb. 15 17th Annual Ice Fishing Derby – Fort Peck Reservoir
(Information via fwp.mt.gov)
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