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The Great Kansas
Fishing Derby

May 15 - September 15, 2022

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Cast A Line. Hook A Prize.

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

1 Get A Kansas Fishing License

2 catch a tagged fish at a participating lake

3 redeem your prize

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.

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FAQ

I caught a tagged fish, what do I do?

Remove the tag by pulling on the tag with firm pressure. Enter the tag information at ksfishderby.com.

What are the prizes?

The prizes consist of products and gift cards from retailers, communities, and KDWP.

When will I receive my prize?

After submitted the tag for redemption, you will be contacted within 5 business days to verify your catch and prize.

Can I keep the tagged fish?

Yes, you may keep the tagged fish while observing all creel and harvest limits.

Am I exempt from a license?

All exemptions to the license requirement may be found at ksoutdoors.com.

What lakes are participating?

View the lake list here.

Winners 2022

Leonard

City: Lincoln

Location: Herington Reservoir – Herington KS

Species: Channel Catfish

Prize: Cabela's Gift Card

Date: 09/14/22

Terry

City: Garden City

Location: Sebelius Reservoir – Norton KS

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 06/12/22

Kathy

City: Tonganoxie

Location: Leavenworth State Fishing Lake

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 06/08/22

Gregory

City: Arma

Location: Crawford State Fishing Lake

Species: Channel Catfish

Prize: Prize Pack, Alber's Marine

Date: 06/26/22

Tyler

City: Topeka

Location: Shawnee State Fishing Lake

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 05/19/22

Ricky

City: Paola

Location: Lake Miola

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: KC Water Sports Learn to Ride Session

Date: 07/19/22

2021 Derby Participants

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Redeem Tagged Fish

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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First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

KDWP License # (unless exempt by KDWP regulations)*

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email Address*

Phone*

Tag Color*

Tag Number*

Location*

Species*

Date Caught*

Did you harvest or release this fish?*

Harvested

Released

Gender*

Ethnicity*

How many of the previous 5 years did you go fishing in Kansas?*

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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.

Nombre*
Apellido*
Fecha de Nacimiento*
Month
Day
AAAA
# de Licencia de KDWP (al menos que sea exento por regulaciones de KDWP)*
Dirección de Correo*
Dirección Dirección Linea 2 Ciudad Estado Codigo Postal
Dirección de Correo Electrónico*
Teléfono*
Color de Etiqueta*
Número de Etiqueta*
Lugar*
Especie*
Fecha pescado*
Month
Day
Year
¿Cosechó o liberó este pescado?*
- Cosechado
- Liberado
Sexo*
Ethnicity*
¿Cuántos de los 5 años anteriores fue a pescar en Kansas?*
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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.

First Name*
Last Name*
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email Address*
Phone*
Gender*
Ethnicity*
How many of the previous 5 years did you go fishing in Kansas?*

The Great KansasFishing Derby

May 15 - September 15, 2022

Fish. Catch. Win.

more than

Cast A Line. Hook A Prize.

How To Participate In The Great Kansas Fishing Derby

1

Get A Kansas Fishing License

2

catch a tagged fish at a participating lake

3

redeem your prize

About The Great Kansas Fishing Derby

prizes provided by:

FAQ

Winners 2022

Leonard

City: Lincoln

Location: Herington Reservoir – Herington KS

Species: Channel Catfish

Prize: Cabela's Gift Card

Date: 09/14/22

Terry

City: Garden City

Location: Sebelius Reservoir – Norton KS

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 06/12/22

Kathy

City: Tonganoxie

Location: Leavenworth State Fishing Lake

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 06/08/22

Gregory

City: Arma

Location: Crawford State Fishing Lake

Species: Channel Catfish

Prize: Prize Pack, Alber's Marine

Date: 06/26/22

Tyler

City: Topeka

Location: Shawnee State Fishing Lake

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: Bass Pro Gift Card

Date: 05/19/22

Ricky

City: Paola

Location: Lake Miola

Species: Largemouth Bass

Prize: KC Water Sports Learn to Ride Session

Date: 07/19/22

Participating Kansas Lakes

2021 Derby Participants

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