Montana Fishing Tournaments
36 upcoming and 85 past Montana tournaments in this directory. Search with more filters.
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36upcoming
Januarybusiest month
Canyon Ferry Reservoirmost tournaments
Perchmost common species
4with an organizer link
September 2026
- SEP 10 – NOV 8Fall Mack DaysFlathead Lake, MT · Confederated Salish and Kootenai TribesTrout$0
November 2026
- SAT NOV 21Chancy's Fish Camp Fall Whitefish FestivalFlathead River, MT · Chancy's Fish CampWhitefish$10
January 2027
- SAT JAN 9 2027Sunriser Lions Family Ice Fishing DerbySmith Lake, MT · Sunriser Lions ClubPerch, Pike, Sucker—
- SAT–MON JAN 16–18 2027Central Montana Perch DerbyEast Fork Reservoir, MT · Walleye Unlimited - Crooked Creek ChapterPerch$60
- MON JAN 18 2027Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing DerbyClark Canyon Reservoir, MT · Beaverhead Search & RescueBurbot, Trout$10
- SAT JAN 23 2027Fresno Ice Fishing TournamentFresno Reservoir, MT · Fresno TavernCrappie, Perch, Pike$30
- SAT JAN 23 2027Gary Gorder Iron Man Ice Fishing ContestBaker Lake, MT · Sons of the American LegionCrappie, Perch, Walleye$100
- SAT–SUN JAN 23–24 2027Hope for Ice TournamentNoxon Rapids Reservoir, MT · Wayside Bar and GrillPerch, Pike$25
- SAT JAN 23 2027Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of DiggerNelson Reservoir, MTPerch, Pike, Walleye$50
- SAT JAN 23 2027Spotted Eagle Ice Fishing ContestSpotted Eagle Lake, MT · Walleyes Unlimited of Montana Miles City ChapterCarp, Catfish, Crappie—
- SAT JAN 23 2027West Yellowstone Hebgen Lake Ice Fishing TournamentHebgen Lake, MT · Kirkwood Marina — West Yellowstone Chamber of CommerceTrout$250
- SAT JAN 23 2027Western Bar Fishing DerbyWillow Creek Reservoir, MT · Western BarSucker, Trout$20
- SAT JAN 30 2027Anaconda Kiwanis Ice Fishing DerbyGeorgetown Lake, MT · Kiwanis Foundation of MontanaSalmon, Trout—
- SAT JAN 30 2027Thompson Chain Perch AssaultUpper, Middle, or Lower Thompson Lake (only 1 lake will be chosen based on ice conditions), MT · Chancy's Fish CampPerch, Pike$150
- SUN JAN 31 2027Breanna Arae Rome FoundationRacetrack Pond, MT · Breanna Arae Rome Foundation Annual Kids Fishing DerbyTrout$20
February 2027
- SAT FEB 6 202728th Annual Chamber Ice DerbyFort Peck, MT · Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Inc.Bass, Burbot, Carp—
- SAT FEB 6 2027Ackley Lake Club "Woodsy Cup"Ackley Lake, MT · Ackley Lake ClubMuskie, Trout$20
- SAT FEB 6 2027Broadwater County Lions ClubCanyon Ferry Reservoir, MTPerch, Walleye—
- SAT–SUN FEB 6–7 2027Bull Lake Ice Fishing DerbyBull Lake, MT · Halfway House Bar & GrillPike$25
- SAT FEB 6 2027Chinook Rod & Gun Club Ice Fishing DerbyDry Fork Reservoir, MT · Chinnook Rod & Gun ClubCrappie, Perch, Pike$30
- SAT FEB 6 2027Hauser Hardwater Classic @ LakesideHauser Reservoir, MT · Pat Barnes Trout UnlimitedTrout$10
- SAT FEB 6 2027Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing DerbyMurphy Lake, MTBass, Perch, Pike—
- SUN FEB 7 2027Broadwater County Lions ClubCanyon Ferry Reservoir, MTPerch, Walleye—
- SAT–SUN FEB 13–14 2027Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue Winter Fishing DerbyUpper, Middle, Lower Thompson Lakes, Crystal and Loon Lakes, MT · Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue AuxiliaryPerch, Pike, Salmon$20
- SAT FEB 13 2027Montana Ducks Unlimited Ice Fishing TournamentCanyon Ferry Reservoir, MT · Montana Ducks UnlimitedBurbot, Perch, Walleye$50
- SAT FEB 20 202728th Annual Teena Frank Memorial Fishing DerbyLake Mary Ronan, MT · Chancy's Fish CampPerch, Pike—
- SAT FEB 27 2027Canyon Kids Christmas Lion Lake Fishing DerbyLion Lake, MT · Canyon Kids ChristmasPerch, Trout$0
- SAT FEB 27 2027Lodge at McGregor Lake Fishing DerbyMcGregor Lake, MT · The Lodge at McGregor LakeTrout$20
- SAT–SUN FEB 27–28 2027Margo's March Madness (Denise Schlegel Memorial)Bitterroot Lake, MTPerch, Salmon$25
- SAT FEB 27 2027Pheasants on IceLower Thompson Lake, MT · Pheasants Forever Chapter #138Panfish, Perch, Pike—
- SUN FEB 28 2027Lodge at McGregor Lake Fishing DerbyMcGregor Lake, MT · The Lodge at McGregor LakeTrout$20
March 2027
- SAT–SUN MAR 6–7 2027Perch Assault Lake Mary RonanLake Mary Ronan, MT · Chancy's Fish CampPerch$250
May 2027
- SAT MAY 8 2027Yellowstone ChallengeYellowstone River, MT · Huntley — Montana Catfish AssociationCatfish—
June 2027
- SAT JUN 5 2027Milk River Catfish ClassicMilk River, MT · Glasgow — Montana Catfish AssociationCatfish—
July 2027
- SAT JUL 17 2027Monster Cat RoundupYellowstone River, MT · Sidney — Montana Catfish AssociationCatfish—
December 2027
- SUN DEC 19 2027Perch Assault Smith LakeSmith lake, MT · Chancy's Fish CampPerch, Pike$150
Montana Tournaments by Lake and River
- Canyon Ferry Reservoir3
- Lake Mary Ronan2
- McGregor Lake2
- Smith lake2
- Yellowstone River2
- Ackley Lake1
- Baker Lake1
- Bitterroot Lake1
- Bull Lake1
- Clark Canyon Reservoir1
- Dry Fork Reservoir1
- East Fork Reservoir1
- Flathead Lake1
- Flathead River1
- Fort Peck1
- Fresno Reservoir1
- Georgetown Lake1
- Hauser Reservoir1
- Hebgen Reservoir1
- Lion Lake1
- Lower Thompson Lake1
- Milk River1
- Murphy Lake1
- Nelson Reservoir1
Montana Tournaments by Species and Type
Montana State Fishing Records
- Largemouth Bass9.58 lbs.
- White Crappie3.68 lbs.
- Walleye18.02 lbs.
- Channel Catfish35.18 lbs.
- Lake Trout42.69 lbs.
Montana Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are coming up in Montana?
- 36 are listed ahead, with 85 past ones on record.
- When are most Montana tournaments held?
- Across the listings on record, the most fall in January, February and June.
- Which Montana waters host the most tournaments?
- Canyon Ferry Reservoir, Lake Mary Ronan and McGregor Lake have the most listed ahead.
- What species are Montana tournaments for?
- Mostly perch, trout and pike.
- Where do these Montana listings come from?
- Mainly the Montana state agency's tournament registry, with organizer and trail schedules added where we have found them. Every listing names its source and the date it was last checked.
Past Listings
Show 85 past Montana tournaments
- Yellowstone River Rats Walleye Tournament — Sat, Oct 17, 2026, Yellowstone River and tributaries
- MT Student Angler 2026 Season Point Event — Sat, Oct 17, 2026, Echo Lake
- Chancy's Fish Camp Fall Whitefish Festival — Mon, Oct 12, 2026, Flathead River
- NBAA Montana 2026 – Tongue River Res. — Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Tongue River Res.
- NBAA Montana 2026 – Tongue River Res. — Sat, Oct 3, 2026, Tongue River Res.
- Glendive Walleye Tournament — Sat, Oct 3, 2026, Yellowstone River
- EMBA Open- NBAA Qualifier — Oct 3–4, 2026, Tongue River Reservoir
- NBAA Montana 2026 – Fort Peck — Sun, Sep 27, 2026, Fort Peck
- NBAA Montana 2026 – Fort Peck — Sat, Sep 26, 2026, Fort Peck
- MT Student Anglers 2026 Season Points Event — Sat, Sep 26, 2026, Flathead River Slough, and north end of Flathead Lake
- EMBA Open- BassCat Rally — Sep 26–27, 2026, Fort Peck
- NBAA Qualifier 3/4 — Sep 19–20, 2026, Fort Peck, Hell Creek Marina SP
- FIPS 45th World Fly Fishing Championship — Sep 14–18, 2026, Hebgen Reservoir
- Yellowstone River Classic — Sat, Sep 12, 2026, Yellowstone River, Tongue River
- MT Bass Nation Team Open — Sep 12–13, 2026, Fort Peck Reservoir
- TBF Draw Series Qualifier — Aug 15–16, 2026, Noxon Reservoir
- John Arnold Memorial — Fri, Aug 14, 2026, Hauser Lake
- Fishin' for the Cure — Sat, Aug 8, 2026, Fort Peck Reservoir
- Fort Peck Salmon Tournament of Kings — Sun, Aug 2, 2026, Fort Peck
- MT Student Anglers 2026 Season Points Event — Sat, Aug 1, 2026, Lower and Middle Thompson Lake
- Fort Peck Salmon Tournament of Kings — Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2026, Fort Peck
- Tri-State Open Buddy Tournament — Jul 25–26, 2026, Noxon Reservoir
- Hell Creek Walleye Tournament — Jul 25–26, 2026, Fort Peck Lake
- NBAA Montana 2026 – Castle Rock Lake — Sat, Jul 18, 2026, Castle Rock Lake
- Monster Catfish Roundup — Sat, Jul 18, 2026, Yellowstone River
- Broadwater Rod & Gun Walleye Derby — Sat, Jul 18, 2026, Canyon Ferry
- 26th Annual Glasgow Womens Fishing Tournament — Sat, Jul 18, 2026, Fort Peck Reservoir
- 39th Annual Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament — Mon, Jul 13, 2026, Fort Peck Lake
- Augusta Kids Fishing Derby — Sat, Jul 11, 2026, Willow Creek Reservoir
- 39th Annual Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament — Jul 10–12, 2026, Fort Peck Lake
- 25th Annual Montana Pikemasters Tournament — Jun 27–28, 2026, Fort Peck, Rock Creek Marina
- Canyon Fery Walleye Festival — Jun 26–27, 2026, Canyon Ferry
- Lions Club Father's Day Fish Derby — Sun, Jun 21, 2026, Newlan Creek Reservoir
- NBAA Montana 2026 – Castle Rock Lake — Sat, Jun 20, 2026, Castle Rock Lake
- Savage Volunteer Fire Dept Catfish Tournament — Sat, Jun 13, 2026, Yellowstone River
- Hell Creek Women's Walleye Tournament — Sat, Jun 13, 2026, Fort Peck Lake
- Fresno Challenge — Jun 12–13, 2026, Fresno Reservoir
- Bighorn Carp Tournament Canceled — Fri, Jun 12, 2026, B ighorn Reservoir
- Ackley Lake Club Summer Fishing Derby — Sun, Jun 7, 2026, Ackley Lake
- Rock Creek Walleye Tournament — Jun 6–7, 2026, Fort Peck Lake
- Bass Nation State Team Qualifier — Jun 6–7, 2026, Noxon Reservoir
- Ackley Lake Club Summer Fishing Derby — Sat, Jun 6, 2026, Ackley Lake
- 27th Annual Milk River Catfish Classic — Sat, Jun 6, 2026, Milk River
- Tiber Tournament — May 29–30, 2026, Tiber Reservoir
- Tbf/Aba Buddy Series Qualifier/ Student Angler State Championship — May 16–17, 2026, N o x on Reservoir
- Student Angler Federation – Montana State Championship — Sat, May 16, 2026, Noxon Reservoir
- Land of the Giants Tournament — Sat, May 16, 2026, Yellowstone River and tributaries
- Koocanusa Resort and Marina 22nd Annual Trout & Salmon Derby — May 16–17, 2026, Lake Koocanusa
- Crooked Creek Walleye Classic — May 15–16, 2026, Fort Peck Lake
- 20th Annual Yellowstone Challenge — Sat, May 9, 2026, Yellowstone River
- MT Bass Nation Team Open — May 2–3, 2026, Noxon Reservoir
- Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament — Sat, Apr 25, 2026, Fort Peck Lake
- EMBA Open- NBAA Qualifier — Apr 25–26, 2026, Tongue River Reservoir
- Big Sky Bass Bash/TBF/ABA Buddy Series Qualifier — Apr 25–26, 2026, Echo, Abbot, Peterson Lakes
- 2026 Spring/Fall Mack Days Fishing Events — Mar 12 – May 9, 2026, Flathead Lake
- Lake Mary Ronana (LMR) Perch Assault — Mar 7–8, 2026, Lake Mary Ronan
- Margo's March Madness (Denise Schlegel Memorial) — Sun, Mar 1, 2026, Bitterroot Lake
- Canyon Kids Christmas Lion Lake Fishing Derby — Sat, Feb 28, 2026, Lion Lake
- Montana Ducks Unlimited Ice Fishing Tournament — Sat, Feb 21, 2026, Canyon Ferry Reservoir
- Lodge at McGregor Lake Fishing Derby — Feb 21–22, 2026, McGregor Lake
- 27th Annual Teena Frank Memorial Fishing Derby — Sat, Feb 21, 2026, Lake Mary Ronan
- Pheasants on Ice — Sat, Feb 14, 2026, Echo Lake
- Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue Winter Fishing Derby — Feb 14–15, 2026, Upper, Middle, Lower Thompson Lakes, Crystal and Loon Lakes
- Chinook Rod & Gun Club Ice Fishing Derby — Sat, Feb 14, 2026, Dry Fork Reservoir
- 28th Annual Chamber Ice Derby — Sat, Feb 14, 2026, Fort Peck
- Broadwater County Lions Club — Sun, Feb 8, 2026, Canyon Ferry Reservoir
- Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby — Sat, Feb 7, 2026, Murphy Lake - KNF - Fortine
- Chinook Rod & Gun Club Ice Fishing Derby — Sat, Feb 7, 2026, Dry Fork Reservoir
- Bull Lake Ice Fishing Derby — Feb 7–8, 2026, Bull Lake
- Upper Thompson Lake Perch Assault — Sat, Jan 31, 2026, Upper Thompson
- Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger — Sat, Jan 31, 2026, Nelson Reservoir
- Fresno Ice Fishing Tournament — Sat, Jan 31, 2026, Fresno Reservoir
- Ackley Lake Club "Woodsy Cup" — Sat, Jan 31, 2026, Ackley Lake
- 28th Annual Chamber Ice Derby — Sat, Jan 31, 2026, Fort Peck
- Gary Gorder Iron Man Ice Fishing Contest — Sun, Jan 25, 2026, South Sandstone Reservoir
- Breanna Arae Rome Foundation — Sun, Jan 25, 2026, Racetrack Pond
- Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger — Sat, Jan 24, 2026, Nelson Reservoir
- Gary Gorder Iron Man Ice Fishing Contest — Sat, Jan 24, 2026, South Sandstone Reservoir
- Fresno Ice Fishing Tournament — Sat, Jan 24, 2026, Fresno Reservoir
- Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby — Sun, Jan 18, 2026, Clark Canyon Reservoir
- West Yellowstone Hebgen Lake Ice Fishing Tournament — Sat, Jan 17, 2026, Hebgen Lake
- Spotted Eagle Ice Derby — Sat, Jan 17, 2026, Spotted Eagle Lake
- Hope for Ice Tournament — Jan 17–18, 2026, Noxon Rapids Reservoir
- Central Montana Perch Derby — Jan 17–18, 2026, East Fork Reservoir
- Sunriser Lions 56th Family Ice Fishing Derby — Sat, Jan 3, 2026, Smith Lake