🎣 Fishing Tournament Rules – Catch & Release

 1. Eligibility

* Open to all registered participants.
* Each angler must sign in before fishing begins.

2. Fishing Style & Location

* Any legal fishing method is allowed (rod & reel only, no nets or spears).
* Fishing must take place within designated tournament waters.

3. Catch & Release Policy

* All fish must be released unharmed.
* Fish must be photographed immediately after catch for entry submission.

4. Photo Evidence Requirements

* The fish on a measuring board or tape (length visible).
* The angler holding the fish (optional but recommended).
* Blurry or unclear photos may be disqualified.

5. Scoring

* Fish are scored by **length (inches)**, not weight.
* Ties broken by time of submission.

6. Submissions

* Photos must be submitted before 1pm MST to the registration tent
* Late submissions will not count.

7. Ethics & Sportsmanship

* No culling or keeping fish.
* Handle fish carefully, keep them out of water for the shortest time possible.
* Cheating (submitting duplicate fish, altering photos, etc.) = disqualification.

8. Safety

* Life jackets required on boats at all times.
* Follow all state/local fishing regulations and licensing requirements.