FWP Seeks Public Comment on Open Water Fishing Contests

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on fishing contests proposed for the open water season of 2013. 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.

Information on the proposed contests is on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov; or call 406-444-2449. Comment must be received by Jan. 2, 2013. Comments may be sent to FWP Fisheries Bureau, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT, 59620 or emailed to [email protected]. Here is a list of the proposed summer fishing contests for 2013:

Proposed 2013 Open Water Derbies.

Region 6:

April 20, 2013 - Jordan Tough Guy Tournament - Fort Peck Reservoir

June 1, 2013 - 14th Annual Milk River Catfish Classic - Milk River

June 1-2, 2013 - Montana B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Qualifier - Fort Peck Reservoir

June 1-2, 2013 - Rock Creek Walleye Tournament - Fort Peck Reservoir

June 8-9, 2013 - ABA Hell Creek Tournament - Fort Peck Reservoir

June 8-9, 2013 - Fresno Challenge - Fresno Reservoir

July 27, 2013 - Hell Creek Ladies Fishing Tournament - Fort Peck Reservoir

June 22-24, 2013 - 13th Annual Pikemasters Public Tournament - Fort Peck Reservoir

July 11-13, 2013 - 26th Annual Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament - Fort Peck Reservoir

July 27-28, 2013 - ABA Yellowtail: Barry’s Landing Invitational - Yellowtail Afterbay Reservoir

August 3, 2013 - Women’s Walleye Tournament - Fort Peck Reservoir

August 10-11, 2013 - Fall Classic Walleye Tournament - Fort Peck Reservoir

August 17, 2013 - Fishin’ For the Cure - Fort Peck Reservoir

September 21-22, 2013 - ABA Fort Peck: Hell Creek Invitational - Fort Peck Lake & Reservoir

September 28-29, 2013 - TBF Invitational - Fort Peck Reservoir

Region 7:

April 27, 2013 - Tongue River Marina Derby - Tongue River

June 8, 2013 - Savage Volunteer Fire Dept Catfish Tournament - Yellowstone River

July 13, 2013 - Northeast Montana Monster Catfish Round-up - Yellowstone River

 

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