Fish the warm to conserve the cold.

The annual Bighorn Carp Tournament has a long history beginning as a guide competition put on by the fly shops. Through time the event was turned over to the Bighorn River Alliance as a fundraiser for the Bighorn River and we gladly continue the tradition.  After fly fishing for carp in the tournament the After Party follows in Ft. Smith where the winners will be announced and dinner served. Register your team today and be in the running to bring home the trophy!!

• Fly Fishing Only (no motors)
  
• $60 Per Team
• 2 Person Teams (*unless 2 minors under 14)
• See the 2024 Bighorn Carp Tournament Rules here.

After-Party

This year's after-party features Fort Smith's own Wade Driftwood and La Cocinita Mexican food truck from Hardin, MT. The party will take place on the lawn of the Bighorn Baptist Church. 

• 5-8 PM
  
• All Welcome! 
• $20 for music & dinner (for those not competing in the tournament)
• Bighorn Baptist Church lawn (11 1st St E, Fort Smith, MT 59035) 

Event Sponsorship

Fly fishing and Montana go hand in hand and if we can all agree on one thing it’s that Montana is worth stepping up for. We invite you to celebrate Montana and river conservation by sponsoring the annual Bighorn Carp Tournament. 

• Company & Community Team Building
• Advertise your Appreciation for Montana
• In-Kind Donations Welcomed & Encouraged

Contact Melissa at (406) 534-2915 / Melissa@bighornriveralliance.org with in-kind donations.