4th Annual Taylor Park Marina Ice Masters
Rules and Regulations
General Contest Rules:
1. NO Drilling holes till after the National Anthem is sang at 0800
2. No Culling and No live wells.
3. Contestants 16 and older must present a Colorado Fishing License and Registration Number to be eligible for any registration, prizes, or weigh-ins. Contestants under 16 years old must provide a Registration Number.
4. All Colorado Fishing rules and regulations apply, including bag and possession limits for adults and children under 16. Any violations of Colorado CPW rules and regs on Taylor Reservoir waters will result in disqualification.
5. Only one cash prize will be awarded per contestant, unless entered in the Big Fish Competition; this is in addition to the regular contest.
6. Stomach contents are subject to examination by Tournament Officials.
7. Gutting or alteration of any fish will result in immediate disqualification.
8. Taxes, licenses, setup fees, and transportation to pickup and deliver prizes are the responsibility of the winners. Cash prizes will be given the day of the derby. W9’s will need to be filled before accepting prize over $600.00
9. Anglers will fish within one large predetermined area. Anglers may move within the boundaries at will. Fishing outside the designated area will constitute disqualification.
10. Winners will be determined by the weight of three fish combined (any species) under 24 inches. Only fish under 24 inches will be weighed for competition regardless of state regulation. Fish will be measured in hundredths of pounds. (Example 4.28lbs)
11. There will only be one upgrade fish by weight allowed per contestant. Only species to species upgrades qualify. (Example.. mackinaw to mackinaw allowed, rainbow to mackinaw not allowed)
12. Only fish checked at a designated weigh station will qualify for the contestant.
13. Tournament starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. There will be a warning horn at 1:30PM, all fish must be weighed in by 2:00 PM. No Exceptions.
14. Check in starts at 6:00 AM and will close at 9:00 AM.
15. All fish must be caught the day of the tournament and brought to weights station alive. No frozen fish will be accepted. Again, No Culling and no live wells. Contestants may choose to release their fish at designated weigh stations. If kept, the fish must be marked before leaving the weigh stations.
16. Please carefully handle all species of fish and release if over 24 inches.