VIRTUAL WHITEFISH FLY FISHING DERBY - V
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Date:
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February 1 to February 28
Open to all waters in Idaho
Catch & Release – See Derby Rules listed below
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Outing Type:
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Virtual
Open to BVFF Members and Their Guests
Registration required
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Fish Species:
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Mountain Whitefish
https://idfg.idaho.gov/spp/5234
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Boat/Float Tube
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Not advised
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Wading:
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Caution, winter conditions. Wading stick and belt are highly recommended.
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Distance from Boise:
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Varies
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Other:
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BVFF Host:
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Brian Martin
(208) 447-9596
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Questions:
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Please send an email to:
Outings@bvff.com
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BVFF has traditionally held a White Fish Derby in the month of February. During COVID-19 pandemic the Virtual Whitefish Derby was introduced. This event has become popular and has carried forward. Additionally, the traditional 2025 In-Person White Fish Derby will also be held in March. You can participate in one, the other, or both.
The Virtual White Fish Derby is during the time period of February 1 (sunup) to February 28 (sundown)
The in-person White Fish Derby outing event is listed HERE.
VIRTUAL DERBY RULES:
1. Participation is open to BVFF members and their guests. All registered participants qualify for prizes awarded.
2. Each participant must register for the event to qualify for prizes awarded. Please provide guest names along with their email address for communication purposes.
3. Derby participants will post directly to the BVFF Facebook Page or email their entries to Outings@bvff.com. In your submittal add the following data:
- A picture of the whitefish held next to a tape measure, BVFF trough, or object that is measurable. If used, make sure the tape is readable. See document HERE on measuring your fish
- BVFF measuring throughs are available to borrow. Contact Brian Martin at Outings@bvff.com to arrange for pickup. Please return these immediately following the virtual derby so that they are available for the In-Person Derby on March 8
- Date and Time of catch
- Location (which river, e.g., Boise Main, SF Boise, etc.)
- Fly used (optional)
4. By posting photo you are giving BVFF rights to post your picture on our website, Facebook, and Instagram.
5. Please use this Hashtag on your Facebook post: #VWFD_id
Update:
As required in our permit from Idaho Fish and Game (IDF&G) for this event, we will comply with this section:
Tournament Permits — All boats and/or anglers are required to have a copy of this permit in their possession during the event.
Prior to the start of the outing, we will forward all registrants a PDF copy of the permit. We request that you keep a copy of the permit on your mobile phone or print a copy to have you during the BVFF sponsored derby.
PRIZES:
1st Place - Longest Fish: A $25.00 gift certificate from a sponsor of our 2025 EXPO.
2nd Place - Shortest Fish: Digital Water Thermometer
Links to Idaho Fish and Game, Fish Panner:
Where are the Whitefish? From the Fish Planner, locations of Mountain White Fish:
https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingplanner/filter/?game=18744
