Registration will open Jan. 1st to Jan. 20th, 2025
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Registering early is important! The sooner we identify the number of teams the more prizes we can purchase for our closing ceremonies. To encourage this the first 150 teams to enter will be placed in a drawing for a $500 Flaming Gorge Getaway Package.
Have questions about the event? Check out the FAQs on the bottom of this page.
FAQs:
What is a Burbot?
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The burbot is a freshwater cod-like fish that has a serpentine-like body, and is like a cross between an eel and a catfish, but with only a single barbel on the chin. Many fisherman have claimed burbot wrap themselves around their arms as they try to disengage the hook. The burbot’s body is elongated, while the head is flattened, with a wide mouth consisting of many small teeth on both the upper and lower jaws. The burbot is often called a ling cod, but is actually only a close relative.Besides having voracious appetites, burbot are nocturnal feeders, which is a cause for concern in the Flaming Gorge where most other fish are day time feeders. They love the eggs of other fish and have been known to feed on the spawning grounds of other species. Female burbot egg releases range from 60,000 to 3.4 million eggs for each batch.The known predators of the burbot: northern pike, muskellunge, and some lamprey species are not found in the Flaming Gorge, which is another reason why the Burbot Bash is needed to help keep their numbers under control.
Much of this information was derived from Wikipedia, for more detailed information follow the Wikipedia link or visit the About Page.
How can I win prizes during the Burbot Bash?
BURBOT BASH
All cash and prizes will be based on 300 participants. Prize payouts and places will be adjusted with increased participation. Burbot size is determined by length with weight being a tie-breaker.
Most Burbot ~ 3 places $1,500, $1000, $750
Biggest Burbot ~ 3 places $1000, $750, $500
Smallest Burbot ~ 3 places $500, $350, $200
Tagged Burbot Grand Prize - $2,000
TAGGED FISH:
- Tagged Burbot Grand Prize: All tagged Burbot (including internal PIT tags, radio tags and external Floy tags) will be eligible for the Tagged Burbot drawing. The first tag drawn will win the grand prize of $2,000.
- Tagged Burbot Rewards: All remaining tagged fish, excluding the Tagged Burbot Grand Prize winner, will be entered into the Tagged Burbot Reward category. This is a sponsorship category and all funds will be split equally between participants who catch a tagged fish. For example, if the Reward category has $1000 and ten tagged Burbot are caught, the payout is $100 per tagged Burbot (excluding the Tagged Burbot Grand Prize winner discussed above).
- Teams should check-in all Burbot, large or small; any of them could be a tagged fish.
- Entrants who catch a tagged fish must be present (or designate a team member to represent them) at the closing ceremonies to be eligible for Tagged Burbot prizes.
- All tagged Burbot caught during official tournament hours will be retained by a tournament official in a bag with team information until the awards ceremony on Sunday.
Do fish caught during the tagged fish portion of the tournament count towards the Biggest, Most and Smallest prizes during the event?
Yes
What happened to the Youth Categories?
The committee decided to eliminate the small prizes in youth categories and have everyone on the team compete
an equal footing. However, the entry fee for youth 13 and younger is half the price of an adult! In addition, all youth participants whom attend the Closing Ceremonies will receive a participation prize in addition to any angling or raffle drawing prizes.
Can I have 4 youths on one team?
No. Each team must have an adult (18+) as its captain.
How many persons are needed to make a team?
At least 2 and up to 4 persons.