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Approved 2018 open water fishing contests

Press release

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has approved the open water fishing contests 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 approved fishing contests can be found on the FWP Fishing Contest webpage at http://fwp.mt.gov/fish/whereToFish/contests or by calling 406-444-2449.

Approved 2018 open water fishing contests include:

May 18-20

Fort Benton Spring Classic Fishing Derby

Missouri, Marias, & Teton Rivers

June 9-10

Tiber Walleye Tournament

Tiber Reservoir/Lake Elwell

July 14

Fishin for Fun (Family Fun Days) Women’s Tournament

Tiber Reservoir/Lake Elwell

May 19-20

Fresno Walleye Challenge

Fresno Reservoir

 

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