FWP seeks comment on fishing contests

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2018 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits.

Applications for 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 Jan. 12.

Comments may be mailed to FWP Fisheries Division, Attn: Fishing Contests, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or emailed to [email protected].

Proposed 2018 Open Water Fishing Contests

Northwest Montana, Region 1

Mar 10-11, Tobacco Valley Rod and Gun Club Rainbow Derby, Lake Koocanusa

Mar 16 - May 12, Spring Mack Days, Flathead Lake

April 22, FVBL/NBAA Tournament Series, Lake Mary Ronan

May 5-6, BASS Nation Team Open, Noxon Rapids Reservoir

May 12-13, Big Sky Bash Bass/TBF Series, Flathead River & Sloughs

May 19-20, Koocanusa Resort & Marina Trout and Salmon Derby, Lake Koocanusa

May 19-20, FVBL/NBAA Tournament Series, Noxon Rapids Reservoir

June 8-10, Montana BASS Nation State Championship, Noxon Rapids Reservoir

June 9, Wild West Panfish Trail, Flathead River & Sloughs

June 23-24, Bull Lake Pike Strike, Bull Lake

July 28-29, Tri-State Buddy Tournament/NBAA, Noxon Rapids Reservoir

Aug 4-5, FVBL/NBAA, Thompson Lakes - Middle & Lower

Aug 18-19, MT TBF State Team Qualifier, Noxon Rapids Reservoir

Sept 8-9, Wild West Panfish Trail, Thompson Lake-Middle & Lower

Sept 9-10, TBF Semi-Final, Noxon Rapids Reservoir

Sept 21 - Nov 1, Fall Mack Days, Flathead Lake

Sept 22, Bull Lake Pike and Bass Tournament, Bull Lake

Sept 29, Big Sky Bash Bass/TBF, Echo, Abbot, & Peterson Lakes

Oct 6, Wild West Panfish Trail, Lake Mary Ronan