Derby Rules

LPOIC DERBY RULES

1.          All participants agree to abide by the regulations of the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game and rules set by the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club. If any person aboard a boat found guilty of an Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game violation during this derby, all persons on that boat at the time of the violation will be disqualified from the derby.

2.          If any person in a boat has a derby ticket, all persons on that boat who have a current Idaho Fishing License MUST also be registered in the derby. This includes youths (see #5). Note: Charter Boats must also comply with this rule or all those on board will be disqualified. No Exceptions!

3.          Only fish caught in Lake Pend Oreille may be entered and weighed during this tournament. This means weighing the fish in at an official weigh station on the day it was caught by the angler that caught the fish.  FISH CAUGHT IN THE CLARK FORK RIVER OR ANY TRIBUTARIES OF LAKE PEND OREILLE ARE NOT ELIGIBILE!

4.          All participants in the derby must register prior to fishing and must have the LPOIC Registration form in their possession when entering fish. Only on line and paper Derby Registrations are allowed.

5.          Youths 12 years of age and under must pre-register for the derby. Youths who register at no cost are eligible for all Youth Division prizes only. Youths may register for the Adult Division by paying the established Adult Fee but by doing so become ineligible for any of the Youth Division Prizes.

6.          Juniors 13-17 years of age must register for the derby and pay the established Junior Fee. Juniors may register for the Adult Division by paying the established Adult Fee but by doing so become ineligible for any of the Junior Division Prizes. Youth Division anglers may not register for the Junior Division.

7.          All fish must be legally caught and entered into the proper division that requires an official weight. Fish will be transported by boat to one of the three Official LPOIC Weigh Stations. The Official LPOIC Weigh Stations will be posted at all of the LPOIC Derby Registration Outlets prior to the derby and listed on the LPOIC website at lpoic.org. FISH MUST BE WEIGHED IN BY THE DESIGNATED “END OF DAY TIME” ON THE SAME DAY CAUGHT BY THE ANGLER THAT CAUGHT THE FISH. The Derby Master will announce the “END OF THE DAY TIME” and the names and locations of all Official Weigh Stations throughout the derby.

8.          Multiple weigh-ins are allowed on Rainbows and Mackinaw.   

9.          In the event of a tie, the first fish weighed in will determine the winner.

10.       All entrants are eligible for only one award in each category.

11.       Any disputes regarding eligibility of a fish or an angler will be decided by the LPOIC Board of Directors and all decisions will be final.

12.       The LPOIC Board of Directors has the right to refuse participation in any of the LPOIC derbies by informing the individual by mail or any other means prior to the start of the derby. If the denied participant purchases a ticket before or after being notified, the registration fees paid by them will be returned to them by mail and they will be ineligible for any derby prizes. Note: Anyone fishing on the denied participant’s boat will be ineligible for any derby prizes.

13.       Winners will become final after verifications are completed by the LPOIC Board of Directors. Winners will be announced on LPOIC/Facebook and lpoic.org. All winnings will be mailed by USPS or UPS. All Anglers that receive more than $600 in annual prizes must file a W-9 with the LPOIC before receiving prizes.

14.       The Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club is not responsible for any injuries or liabilities. Each entrant acknowledges and agrees that LPOIC’s Tournament Director, its agencies, etc. are not responsible for deaths, injuries, damages, disabilities, theft, fire or losses of any kind to entrants in any of the LPOIC Derbies.

15.       There will be no refunds of Derby registration fees for any reason. No Exceptions!

16.       Any changes made to these Derby Rules will be announced by the Derby Masters throughout the Derby.

PLEASE FISH SAFELY & RESPECT OTHERS!  HELP KEEP OUR LAKE CLEAN!

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