WHITEFISH DERBY (In person)
TOP PRIZE: Lamson Radius 5WT 9' Rod (donated to us by Daniel from Idaho Troutfitters)
https://idahotroutfitters.com/
Date: September 16, 2023 on the South Fork of the Boise River, below Anderson Ranch Dam
8:30 AM - Sign In at Village Boat Launch
See detailed directions below
9:00 AM - Fishing Starts
12:00 PM – Derby Ends
12:00 to 1:00 PM - Lunch will be provided for ALL and consist of Hot Dogs, chips, and soda provided by MVFF.
12:45 The 2023 Whitefish Derbies awards.
Rules are listed below.
Outing Type:
On the water – In Person
Catch & Release for the Derby
Registration is required and we may have a limit on the number of people allowed. This will come from the permitting process with IDF&G.
Fish Specie:
Mountain Whitefish
https://idfg.idaho.gov/old-web/docs/wildlifeExpress/2007nov.pdf
Wade
Caution, fall conditions. Wading staff and belt are high recommended. Flows are anticipated to be 300 cfs.
Directions:
Mt Home exit, Pilot station, turn north on Highway 20. In roughly 20 miles take the turn off to Fall Creek/Anderson Ranch. Go over the dam then turn left down to the river. Follow the road to Village Boat Ramp/Reclamation village.
Acknowledgement of Understanding: I affirm that I am voluntarily participating in this activity and further acknowledge that I know and understand the inherent risks. I assume full responsibility for all sickness, injuries or damages that may occur to me because of participating in the named event. By registering I acknowledge that the Magic Valley Fly Fishers are not responsible for any illness or injury associated with my participation in the named event.
MVFF Host:
James Harper
208-961-0850
paraadams@hotmail.com
Rules for the event must be followed.
1. Largest whitefish to be recorded (to record a white fish there must be a time-stamped photo against a tape measure) wins.
2. Time stamp must be between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Sept 16, 2023
3. One fish per entry fee.
4. Photos can be submitted any time during the event and up to ½ hour after the event ends.
5. This is a catch-and-release event.
6. Winner will be announced between 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm on the day of the event.
7. Tape measures will be provided if needed
