Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on ice fishing contests proposed for the 2016-2017 winter season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits.
Applications for ice fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the FWP Fisheries Division in Helena. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality, regulate harvest, reduce user conflicts and/or require additional access site maintenance when needed.
Information on the proposed fishing contests can be found on the FWP Fishing Contest webpage, http://fwp.mt.gov/fishing/whereToFish/contests/, or by calling 406-444-2449. All comments must be received on or before Aug. 26.
Comments may be mailed to FWP Fisheries Division, Attn: Fishing Contests, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or emailed to fwpfsh@mt.gov.
Proposed 2016-2017 Ice Fishing Contests
Northwestern Montana, Region 1
| Dec. 31 |
Bull Lake Ice Fishing Derby – Bull Lake |
| Jan. 7 |
Canyon Kids Christmas Fund Fishing Derby – Lion Lake |
| Jan. 14-15 |
Perch Pounder – All R1 Lakes |
| Jan. 18 |
Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue Winter Fishing Derby – Thompson Chain of Lakes |
| Jan. 21 |
Kalispell Ice Klassik – Smith Lake, Church Slough |
| Jan. 21-22 |
Rainbow on Lake Koocanusa – Lake Koocanusa |
| Jan. 28-29 |
Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby – Murphy Lake |
| Feb. 1-25 |
Sophie Lake Fish Derby – Sophie Lake |
| Feb. 4 |
Sunriser Lions Family Fishing Derby – Smith Lake |
| Feb. 11 |
Snappy’s Lake Mary Ronan Perch and Salmon Derby – Lake Mary Ronan |
| Feb. 11-12 |
The Lodge at McGregor Lake Fishing Derby – McGregor Lake |
| Feb. 18 |
Perch Assault – Lake Mary Ronan – Lake Mary Ronan |
| Feb. 18 |
Perch Assault – Lower Stillwater Lake – Lower Stillwater Lake |
| March 4 |
Perch Assault – Smith Lake – Smith Lake |
| March 18-19 |
Wild West Panfish Trail – Blanchard Lake |
South Central Montana, Region 3
| Jan. 15 |
Hebgen Lake NAIFC Qualifier – Hebgen Lake |
| Jan. 28 |
Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby – Clark Canyon Reservoir |
North Central Montana, Region 4
| Jan. 14 |
Broadwater Lions Perch Derby – Canyon Ferry |
| Jan. 21 |
Central Montana Perch Derby – Eastfork Reservoir |
| Jan. 21 |
Valier Area Development Ice Fishing Derby – Frances Lake |
| Jan. 28-29 |
Willow Creek Fishing Derby – Willow Creek Reservoir |
Northeastern Montana, Region 6
| Jan. 28 |
Glasgow Chamber Ice Fishing Derby – Fork Peck Reservoir – Dredge Cut Pond |
| Feb. 11 |
Hell Creek Ice Fishing Tournament – Fork Peck Reservoir – Hell Creek Bay |
| Feb. 11 |
Murph’s Ice Fishing Tournament – Nelson Reservoir |
