Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic Tournament
Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to the annual Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic at Elkhead Reservoir State Park. Anglers of all ages are encouraged to participate.
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About This Event
Tournament angling will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. Fish caught before the start of the tournament on June 21 will not qualify.
Tournament angling will conclude on Sunday, June 29. Anglers must have their catch of northern pike and or smallmouth bass for that day turned into the Colorado Park's and Wildlife (CPW) fish scanning station by 3:00 p.m. on June 29 to qualify for tournament awards and prizes.
Other than the tournament start time and final check-in of fish, there are no time restrictions on angling during the tournament.
Registration before the event is not required. Participants wishing to compete for awards and prizes must register when turning in their first fish at the CPW fish scanning station located at the Elkhead Reservoir State Park maintenance shop near the Park entrance. There is no tournament entry fee, but an Annual or Daily State Park pass is required to enter Elkhead State Park. Anyone 16 years and older will need a valid Colorado fishing license.
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