7th Annual Chinook Rod And Gun Club Ice Fishing Derby
Feb 7th, 2026
6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Where:
Dry Fork Reservoir
XXX Chinook, MT

Description:
Prize for Most Total Inches, Largest by Length 18 and over, Largest by Length under 18, and Baby Dink Award (Smallest by Length). $30 Entry Fee (Non-refundable, see rules). Hook and line only, tip ups allowed, no spearing, and absolutely no live bait. MT fishing license required must follow all FWP rules and regulations. Fishing ends at 3pm with a Taco Soup Feed to follow at the Pastime Bar. All cash prizes, door prizes, etc will be awarded at the Taco Soup Feed

This is an in-person tournament and judging will be conducted on site by tournament staff.

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