Flaming Gorge Fish Derby

Lucerne Valley Marina is sponsoring the Flaming Gorge Fish Derby to be held May 18th & 19th, 2013. Team registration starts on May 17th, 2013 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm at Lucerne Valley Marina. Weigh-ins on the 18th & 19th to be determined by Derby officials. The Derby will open up remaining entry spots after March 10th. To get on the waiting list for an entry form please contact us at 435-784-3483. Each team can consist of 1-3 people. The entry free is $175.00 per team.

Cash & prizes will be awarded based on the number of entries. There is a 350 team limit. Derby Hats provided by Wyoming Embroidery will be given to all contestants as well as great prizes including (2) - 2013 Polaris 4-Wheelers, trolling motors, camping and fishing gear, gift certificates, and many more prizes totaling over $50,000 will be awarded. All payouts are based upon the number of entries.

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1. A team may consist of 1 to 3 members. All team members must fish together i.e. use the same boat, bank, etc. Passengers are allowed in boat.
2. Entry fee: $175.00 per team. Personal checks, cash, or certified funds accepted. No credit cards – a returned check will immediately disqualify entire team.
3. A signed and completed entry form must be received at Lucerne Valley Marina no later than May 10, 2013 or 350 teams.
4. All teams must check in for final registration at Lucerne Valley Marina on Friday May 17, 2013, no later than 9:00 p.m. Registration opens at 11:00 a.m.
5. Fishing times: Saturday – 5:30 am to 6:00 p.m. Sunday – 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
6. Fish must be registered at Lucerne or Cedar Springs Marina or Wyoming station no later than one (1) hour after the close of each tournament day. This means scales will close at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday & 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. No exceptions.
7. All entries will be based on weight, in case of a tie, length will be the determining factor.
8. If Lake Trout category is not filled, the prize money will be divided and paid into the other categories.
9. The Derby is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. Cancellation decision will be made by Derby officials, Lucerne Marina, the US Forest Service or Utah DWR. Anglers will be notified by Marine Band Radio.
10. All contestants must observe all US Coast Guard, Wyoming Game & Fish, Utah DWR, Utah State Parks, US Forest Service, and Daggett/Sweetwater County rules and regulations concerning sport fishing and safe boating on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. This includes UT & WY AIS regulations.
11. All of Lake Flaming Gorge is involved in the tournament. No boundaries, except for no fishing inside of the buoys of Buckboard, Lucerne & Cedar Springs Marinas.
12. All teams must meet back at Lucerne Valley Marina where prizes will be awarded on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at approximately 3:00 p.m. Prize money will be contingent upon 350 entries. Monies for prizes will increase or decrease depending upon the number of entries. Prize money will be given at 4:00 p.m.
13. There will be no total team weight category. All fish entered are subject to examination by fisheries biologists and derby officials.
14. Weigh in stations will be provided at Lucerne Valley Marina, Cedar Springs Marina and a Wyoming weigh station location to be determined.

1. Lake Trout: Fish must be freshly caught, be a minimum length of 36” (inches) for entry eligibility. Only one (1) Lake Trout per angler may be in possession through the tournament. Lake Trout will be based on total weight not length. Ties will be determined by the longest length.
2. Length qualification: Rainbow Trout, Kokanee and Brown Trout must be 18” (inches) or longer. Bass and Catfish have no size limit. Only one fish per category per angler may be entered throughout the tournament. Fish must be caught during derby hours on Lake Flaming Gorge. Only one fish per category to be kept to promote catch and release. In case of a tie, length will prevail.
3. All Teams MUST report in with Lucerne Valley Marina Derby officials on Saturday evening no later than 7:30 p.m. Any team failing to do so will be disqualified.
4. Largest fish is a new category and will be the largest fish from the individual species of Bass, Kokanee, Rainbow or Brown Trout category. The largest fish by weight from one of these categories will get $2000.00. That fish will not be eligible for the 1st place in its category but the larger amount. The next fish in line in that category will then move into the 1st place species and all other fish will move up one notch. This will spread the prize money out to more contestants.

1. Any returned checks.
2. Violations of any Wyoming/Utah fishing or boating safety regulations.