The Second Largest Freshwater Derby in Montana is once again shaping up to be an incredible experience for anglers young and old. Last year (2016) had over 330 contestants piled into 125 boats. The results showed big fish and lots of them.
According to the Lake Koocanusa Resort and Marina Report anglers come from Alberta and British Columbia, several different US States (last year 5 states were represented).
And this is a great youth event too with kids under 15 eligible to receive $15.00 gift certificates just for being in the derby.
Rainbows were running between 9 lbs. and 16 lbs. and Kokanee between 7 and 9 inches long last year – come find out how big they are this year!
Official rules and forms available at : KOOCANUSARESORT.NET
Feature Photo Credit : Koocanusaresort.net Blair Miller 1st Place winner of the 2016 Derby
A snapshot of entry info from the website is listed below:
PLEASE IF THE KIDS ARE UNDER 15 PUT DOWN THEIR AGE ON THE LINE. WE HAVE PRIZES FOR THESE KIDS BY AGE. SO PLEAE PUT IT IN THE RIGHT SPOT.
SEND APPS TO THE ADDRESS ON THE FORM. THE ENTERY FEE FOR EVERYONE ON THE BOAT AND APP FILLED OUT BOTH IN THE ENVELOPE OR THEY ARE NOT PUT INTO THE DERBY TELL WE GET THE ENTERY FEE.
THE DEAD LINE FOR APPS IN FRIDAY MAY 19th BY 11 p.m.
EITHER IN PERSON OR BY MAIL. YOU MUST CHECK IN ON FRIDAY NO MATTER WHAT. BRINGING US YOUR APP ON FRIDAY THAT WILL CHECK YOU IN. ANYONE THAT GETS THE APPS IN EARLIER THAN FRIDAY MAY 19th MUST CHECK IN ON FRIDAY THEMSELVES.
NO EXCEPTIONS. ANY QUESTIONS JUST CALL!!
Phone:406.293.7474
RAINBOWS ARE LOOKING HEALTHY AND FIGHTERS ALREADY.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE. THE KOKANE SHOULD BE GREAT THIS YEAR. THE RAINBOW FISHING HAS BEEN REALLY GOOD THIS YEAR ALREADY. MANY 7-12lbs ALREADY BEING CAUGHT.
2016 Derby will be May 14th and 15th Always the weekend Saturday and Sunday after Mothers Day.
We have just gotten approval for the Derby. Please fill out ALL of the form and the age of anyone over the age of 3 years that is on the boat, because they have to be in the Derby if they are on the boat. The set dates are May 20th and 21th with reservations and check in done by Friday May 19th.
PLEASE READ THE 2017 FISHING RULES FOR MONTANA:
- You are not allowed to keep any Bull Trout.
- 2 Poles still allowed on Lake Koocanusa Per Person WITH VALID LICENSE
- RAINBOW POSSESSION 5 DAILY 10 IN POSSESSION ONLY 1 OVER 22 inches in POSSESSION (Pg. 22 of rules book)
- KOKANE SALMON 50 Per Day 100 IN POSSESSION
- BE SURE TO READ THE RULE BOOK FOR RULES.
NEW RULE BOOKS FOR 2017 HAVE ARRIVED .
- FISHING LICENSES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LODGE ALSO.
- Watch and read about the new rules for the Triploids (rainbows with the clipped adipose fin must be over 22 inches to keep
- On April 15th open 7 days a week.
- Weather is beautiful as seems to be going to stay that way Rainbows are biting and many averaging 8lbs are being caught.
- Any question please call, if you get the answering machine, please leave a message and we will get right back to you.
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PHOTO ID AND LAST 4 NUMBERS OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE LICENSE.
23911 Scenic HWY 37
Libby, MONTANA 59923
406.293.7474
Come try your luck, this is the second largest FRESHWATER DERBY IN THE STATE OF MONTANA.
LICENSES ARE GOOD STARTING MARCH 1ST AND LAST TELL LAST DAY OF FEB for a seasonal. PRICES HAVE CHANGED, SEASONAL OUT OF STATE $96.00 with conservation and TWO DAY $35.00 with conservation. For new request changes to the fishing rules of 2016 go to fwp.mt.gov/fishing. Cabins available all year around and coffee is always hot.
Please call if you need anymore information.
1-406-293-7474 .
