Ice-fishing derbies scheduled
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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has approved a slate of ice-fishing contests for this winter. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Most contests require catch-and-release fishing. Approved contests are also listed online at fwp.mt.gov on the Montana Fishing Guide page.
Dec. 31 - Sunriser Lions Smith Lake Fish Derby on Smith Lake.
Jan. 14 - The Perch Assault on Middle Thompson Lake.
Jan. 21-22 - Fisher River Valley Winter Fishing Derby on Upper, Middle, Lower Thompson, Crystal and Loon lakes.
Jan. 28-29 - Pike on Ice on Seeley and Salmon Lake.
Feb.1- 25 - Ninth annual Perch Pounder on all FWP Region 1 waters.
Feb.11 - The Lodge at McGregor Lake annual fishing derby on McGregor Lake.
Feb.18 - Snappy Sport Senter 12th Annual Lake Mary Ronan Derby on Lake Mary Ronan
Feb.18 - Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Murphy Lake
Feb.25 - Canyon Kids Christmas Fund Fishing Derby on Lion Lake
March 3-4 - Third annual Bitterroot Bash on Bitterroot Lake
March 3-4 - The Perch Assault-Ultimate Assault 2 on Lake Mary Ronan
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