3rd Annual IGFA Carp Fly Fishing Tournament

Registration: 2-3 person team

April 17-18, 2026 at Black Sands Resort, CJ Strike Reservoir, Idaho

Grand Prize $1,000
2nd Place $500

We're thrilled to announce the return of our annual carp fishing tournament!

For the third year in a row, the battle to hoist the largest (or smallest) carp is ON. Come soak up the first warm weekends of spring, catch some fish, and have a great time! We will feature lots of GREAT prizes from our sponsors, plus a party at Black Sands Resort with music and beer after the tournament. Limited number of team entries available. A huge thanks to Turtle Box, NRS, Blue Line Co., Trout Routes, Lamson, FreeFly, Deckd, and Rising for sponsoring this event!

The Idaho Goldfish Association (IGFA) is a tongue-in-cheek joke. This tournament is brought to you by Drift West and our sponsors. 

By paying this fee you are registering for a team of 2-3 people to participate in the 2-day Carp Invitational. 

Entrants will receive an email with additional information and a liability waiver that must be signed by ALL participants (including non-fishers in your boat) following payment. Drift West and all sponsors of the event are not responsible for the actions of any participants, and are held harmless of any liability.

Where: Black Sands Resort / CJ Strike Reservoir, Idaho 

Date: April 17-18 (2 days of fishing), from ~10:00 AM on 4/17 through 5:00 PM on 4/18. 

Entry Fee: $200 / teams of up to 3 people

BLACK SANDS AREA CAMPING INFO: https://g.co/kgs/f3SC2B3

RULES:

• Rules and regulations will be provided prior to the tournament 
• Fish must be caught on-the-fly using a fly rod/reel and showing totem and fly in photo.
• This is a catch-and-release tournament.
• Must used the approved/provided ruler and totem for photos to be counted. 
• Species counted: Common Carp, Mirror Carp 
• No other species or versions of fish will be counted
• No snagging
• Must have valid Idaho fishing license

Categories:

Friday

1. Biggest fish

2. Most fish

Saturday

1. Biggest fish

2. Most fish

Overall Tourney:

1. Biggest fish - $1,000 Winner

2. Most fish - $500 Winner

3. Smallest Fish - Top-Tier Prize 

Biggest fish: We will send out measuring sticks for each boat. 

Most fish: Take a photo of every fish to document with your “goldfish” totem

Verification Rules:

Camera / phone shot with date stamp and totem in photos. (to determine Friday vs Saturday fish)

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ADHERE TO ALL IDAHO REGULATIONS 

Idaho law requires all boats, including those from out of state, must display a valid Idaho Invasive Species Sticker. All anglers recently fishing out of state must have their boats inspected at a Watercraft Inspection Station before launching in Idaho. New law in 2024; All water inside a vessel must be drained prior to transport including live wells. (Title 22 Chapter 1905A) (visit http://invasivespecies.idaho.gov/boaters for more information).

FISH & GAME REGS

• Participation — All participants 14 and over must have a valid fishing license.

• Boat Ramps — When tournament anglers are using boat ramps with two or more lanes, at least one lane is required to be open for public use.

• Tournament Permits — All boats and/or anglers are required to have a copy of the official tournament  permit in their possession during the event.

• The following fish cannot be harvested during any tournament: wild trout (in any stream), Cutthroat Trout, White Sturgeon, Bull Trout, and Arctic Grayling.