HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on ice fishing contests proposed for the 2022-2023 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. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality, regulate harvest, reduce user conflicts, and/or require additional access site maintenance when needed.
Local proposed contests include:
- The Central MT Perch Derby on January 14th-15th on East Fork Reservoir near Lewistown
- The Woodsy Cup on February 4th on Ackley Lake
- The Valier Area Development Corp Ice Fishing Derby on January 14th on Lake Frances
- The Western Bar Larry Krone Memorial Fishing Derby on January 21st on Willow Creek Reservoir
- The 23rd Chamber Ice Fishing Derby on January 28th on Fort Peck
- The Chinook Rod & Gun Club Ice Fishing Derby on February 4th at Dry Fork Reservoir
- The Fresno Ice Fishing Tournament on January 2nd at Fresno Reservoir
- The Hell Creek Marina Tournament on February 11th at Hell Creek Bay on Fort Peck
- The Ice Classic Fishing Tournament on January 28th at Nelson Reservoir
Information on the proposed fishing contests can be found on the FWP website or by calling 406-444-2449. All comments must be received by September 14th.
Comments may be mailed to FWP Fisheries Division, Attn: Fishing Contest, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or emailed to fwpfish@mt.gov.
Courtesy of FWP
