The 14th Annual Hebgen Lake Ice Fishing Tournament returns to West Yellowstone on January 16–17, 2026 (with January 30–31 as backup dates), bringing anglers together for a winter weekend that mixes serious fishing with plenty of social time. Friday is all about getting settled—pre-tournament fishing is allowed until 4:00 p.m., after which everyone must be off the ice. Friday evening includes online registration check-in, a required rules meeting (at least one team member must attend), and the always-popular Calcutta and raffle. Registration order also determines lineup order on tournament day, so showing up on time matters.

Saturday is game day. Team inspections begin at 6:30 a.m., with release to travel at 7:30 a.m. Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. at the weigh-in trailer at Kirkwood Marina, and fishing runs until the afternoon. The day wraps up with a 5:00 p.m. awards banquet, where at least one team member must be present to claim any prizes or placements. Set on legendary Hebgen Lake, the tournament delivers classic high-elevation ice fishing, unpredictable winter conditions, and a strong sense of camaraderie. For those looking to make a full weekend of it, sponsors offer snowmobile rentals and over-snow tours into Yellowstone National Park, making it easy to come early or stay late and enjoy everything winter in the West Yellowstone area has to offer.

Feature photo via WestYellowstoneMTIceFishing.com