Bull Trout Derby Rules

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$100 per angler

• Registration is limited to a maximum of 30 boats.
• Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The entry deadline is Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 6:00 PM, or until the 30-boat limit is
• reached, whichever occurs first.
• Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.

•  A valid Oregon fishing license is required.
• A Warm Springs Tribal fishing permit is required where applicable.
• Anglers are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations.

•  There will be no pre-derby meeting.
• Fishing begins one (1) hour before official sunrise on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

•  Eligible species is limited to bull trout only.
• Fishing methods are restricted to rod and reel only.

•  Saturday: One (1) hour before official sunrise to one (1) hour after official sunset.
• Sunday: One (1) hour before official sunrise to 12:00 PM (noo

• All participants must be present in the parking lot at the Crooked River Day Use Area by 12:00 PM
• (noon) on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
• Failure to check in by this time may result in disqualification.

• Longest single fish determines the winner.
• Fish are judged by verified length only.
• A rigid bump board must be used for all measurements.

•  Sunday at 12:00 PM (noon).
• Location: Crooked River Day Use Area parking lot.Fish are judged by verified length only.
• A rigid bump board must be used for all measurements.

•  Unsportsmanlike conduct or rule violations will result in disqualification.
• All decisions by tournament officials are final..

• First and second place prizes will be awarded.
• Raffle prizes are awarded separately and independently of tournament placement.

•  Participants fish at their own risk.
• Cheatmbaits and all event organizers assume no liability for injury, loss, or damage.

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