FWP announces ice fishing contests

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has approved the ice fishing contests for the 2018-19 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 approved fishing contests can be found on the FWP Fishing Contest webpage, http://fwp.mt.gov/fish/whereToFish/contests/, or by calling 406-444-2449.

Approved 2018-19 Ice Fishing Contests

Northwest Montana, Region 1

Dec. 15, Perch Assault – Smith Lake

Dec. 29, Sunriser Lions Family Fishing Derby - Smith Lake

Jan. 12, Wild West Panfish Trail – Smith Lake

Jan. 19, Tobacco Valley Rod & Gun Sophie Lake Derby – Sophie Lake

Jan. 19-20, Bull Lake Ice Fishing Derby - Bull Lake

Jan. 26-27, Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue Winter Fishing Derby - Thompson Chain of Lakes

Feb. 1-23, Perch Pounder - All Region 1 Lakes

Feb. 2, Perch Assault – Middle/Lower Thompson Lakes

Feb. 9, Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby - Murphy Lake

Feb. 9-10, The Lodge at McGregor Lake – McGregor Lake

Feb. 16, Snappy’s Lake Mary Ronan Perch and Salmon Derby - Lake Mary Ronan

Feb. 23, Canyon Kids Christmas Fund Fishing Derby - Lion Lake

Feb. 24, Wild West Panfish Trail – Upper Thompson Lake

Mar. 2, Perch Assault – Lake Mary Ronan

Mar. 9-10, Tobacco Valley Rod & Gun Rainbow Derby – Lake Koocanusa