Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on fishing contests proposed for the winter season of 2013-2014.
Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Most contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants in these contests may not keep any fish.
Applications for contests may be approved, denied or approved with conditions. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality, regulate harvest, reduce user conflicts, or require additional access site maintenance when needed.
Comments are due by Aug. 21. Send comments to: FWP-Fisheries Bureau, Attn: Public Comment on Fishing Derbies, Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or email them to: [email protected].
Proposed 2013-2014 Ice Fishing Derbies
Northwestern Montana, Region 1
Dec. 28 — Sunriser Lions Smith Lake Family Fishing Derby – Smith Lake
Jan. 25 — The Perch Assault – Smith Lake
Jan. 25-26 — Fisher River Valley Winter Fishing Derby – Thompson Lakes, et al
Feb. 1-2 — 11th Annual Perch Pounder – Region 1 Waters
Feb. 8 — The Lodge at McGregor Lake Annual Fishing Derby – McGregor Lake
Feb. 15 — 14th Annual Snappy Sport Senter – Lake Mary Ronan
Feb. 15 — Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby – Murphy Lake
Feb. 22 — Canyon Kids Christmas Fun Lion Lare Fishing Derby – Lion Lake
Feb. 22 — The Perch Assault – Upper Thompson Lake
March 1-2 — 3rd Annual Bitterroot Bash – Bitterroot Lake
March 8 — The Perch Assault – Lake Mary Ronan