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The Great Kansas
Fishing Derby

May 15 - September 15, 2022

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Introducing the second statewide fishing derby presented by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The Derby brings together anglers from across Kansas for friendly competition and prizes.

How To Participate In The Great Kansas Fishing Derby

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Get A Kansas Fishing License

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catch a tagged fish at a participating lake

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redeem your prize

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About The Great Kansas Fishing Derby

All Derby participants must have a valid fishing license to redeem tags, unless exempt from the license regulation. With a valid license, participants can fish for prizes at any of the selected Kansas lakes. After catching a tagged fish, anglers should remove the tag and redeem online. Winners will be contacted about their prize and how to collect. If unable to redeem online, anglers can contact KDWP Sportfishing Education Coordinator, David Breth, at 620-672-5911. All tags must be reported by September 15, 2022 by midnight to be eligible for prizes.

prizes provided by:

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FAQ

Remove the tag by pulling on the tag with firm pressure. Enter the tag information at ksfishderby.com.
The prizes consist of products and gift cards from retailers, communities, and KDWP.
After submitted the tag for redemption, you will be contacted within 5 business days to verify your catch and prize.
Yes, you may keep the tagged fish while observing all creel and harvest limits.
All exemptions to the license requirement may be found at ksoutdoors.com.

View the lake list here.

Winners 2022

Kyle

City: Norton

Location: Sebelius Reservoir – Norton KS

Species: Walleye/Saugeye/Sauger

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 07/10/22

Matt

City: Junction City

Location: Geary State Fishing Lake

Species: White Bass/Wiper

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 07/04/22

Matt

City: Junction City

Location: Geary State Fishing Lake

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 07/03/22

Russell

City: Kansas City

Location: Lake Miola

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: $50 Cash, Louisburg Cider Mill

Date: 07/02/22

Nathan

City: Carl Junction

Location: Crawford State Fishing Lake

Species: Bluegill/Redear/Green Sunfish

Prize: Chicken Annies Girard, Gift Card

Date: 06/29/22

Gregory

City: Arma

Location: Crawford State Fishing Lake

Species: Channel Catfish

Prize: Prize Pack, Alber's Marine

Date: 06/26/22

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2021 Derby Participants

“I didn't catch a tagged fish, but my wife and son did. She got a $40 gift card which was awesome.”
“I think it's an awesome thing that you are doing. I just wish I could go fishing more often. When I got to the lake it is like the real world doesn't exist and our family just loves it. If I could I would go fishing everyday.”
“I thought the contest was a great way to encourage people to go outside. I work in a mechanic shop and when we caught wind of the tournament 90 percent of the shop participated.”
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Disclaimer: A valid Kansas fishing license is required unless exempt by law. You will be notified within 5 business days by a KDWP representative to verify your prize and receive a certificate. Prizes may not be exchanged for cash value and no substitutions allowed.

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Reclama un Pez Etiquetado

Descargo de responsabilidad: Se requiere una licencia de pesca válida de Kansas a menos que esté exento por ley. Un representante de KDWP le notificará en un plazo de 5 días laborables para verificar su premio y recibir un certificado. Los premios no pueden ser cambiados por valor en efectivo y no se permiten sustituciones.
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Raffle Drawing Registration

Disclaimer: Raffle Drawings subject to eligibility. Only One Entry per person. All winners will be notified within 48 hours of drawing. If winner does not respond via email or phone within 48 hours after contact, prize will be forfeited. KDWP reserves the right to hold raffles at any date and time or suspend/postpone any raffle at any time. 

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