2025 KFNW / IKBF Open – Swan Falls Reservoir

July 12 | Swan Falls Reservoir, ID

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KFNW/IKBF Swan Falls Open
Swan Falls Dam
Swan Falls Dam

Makeup Open

After the Season Kickoff Open at Black Canyon Reservoir back in May resulted in no fish, we had some sponsorship dollars left over and decided to add this Makeup Open to the schedule. Come on out to fish and meet other kayak anglers (experienced and newbie alike are welcome). This new event is NOT a team event, scoring will be individual.

Being an open, there’s no membership fee and a measly $20 entry fee (plus an optional $10 Big Bass Buy-In pot). Our friends at Snake River Manufacturing are still the hosts, with $400 boosting the payouts! Thanks, Steve and Co.

Snake River Manufacturing

The 2025 KFNW / IKBF Open – Swan Falls Reservoir
is presented by Snake River Manufacturing

Tournament Schedule

All times are Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)

Registration Deadline

  • Friday, July 4, 2025 – Registration Deadline
  • Late registration is available on a limited basis, and is first-come, first-served. There is a $5 service fee for late registration.

Friday – July 11, 2025

  • 2:00 PM – Prefishing Ends
  • 10:00 PM – Identifier Code Released

Saturday – July 12, 2025

  • 5:00 – 5:15 AM – Pre-Event Briefing | Swan Falls Picnic Area at Swan Falls Reservoir Boat Launch
    Anglers MUST check-in by this time. Failure to check-in on-time will result in disqualification. When possible, we recommend all anglers prep their gear before check-in. After unloading, kayaks and gear may be stored on the bank, or near the launch. Be sure to leave room for other people to use the ramp.
  • 5:30 AM – Launch (Shotgun Start) | All Competitors
  • 6:00 AM – Lines In
  • 6:17 AM – Sunrise
  • 2:00:00 PM – Lines Out
  • 3:00:00 PM – Upload Deadline / Off the Water
    Cell Service on Water: Spotty
    Cellular service may not be available on the water. It is the competitor’s responsibility to find service and upload their fish before the deadline.
  • 4:00 PM – Awards Ceremony | Bernie Fisher Park
  • Competitors MUST be present at Awards ceremony location by this time. Competitors who are not present by this time will be disqualified.

Eligible Water Boundaries

  • Main water body between Swan Falls Dam and Sinker Creek
  • Connected creeks, rivers, sloughs and tributaries accessible via kayak from the main body of water are in-bounds (conditions permitting for safety and accessibility)
  • Disconnected sloughs and ponds are out-of-bounds
  • Portaging is not permitted
  • Only public waters are allowed

Pre-Event Briefing Location and Designated Launch Location

Pre-Event Briefing Details

  • Before the Pre-Event Briefing, a video will be published to go over specific details for this Open. Certain rules may be discussed, but we will not review all the rules. It is the competitor’s responsibility to read and know all rules as published in the Rules Standard.
  • A signed hard copy of the Liability Release is required by all competitors for each Event. You can download the Liability Release in advance and bring the completed form (download below).
  • If you have a DIY or unusual motor setup, contact the Tournament Director (Marvin Forte) for prior approval.
  • Certified bump board is required and board check will be performed. Boards should be clean and dry.
  • Competitors will have the opportunity to ask any questions before the meeting is adjourned.
  • Attendance at the Pre-Event Briefing is mandatory. No exceptions will be given.

Downloads

Awards Location

Special Rules

  • This is an open tournament, no KFNW membership is required.
  • No AOY points will be recorded.
  • There will be a shotgun start for this tournament, so all competitors may launch at the same time.

Safety Notes

  • An overhead 360° light is required in low light conditions. A high-visibility flag, vest-type PFD, and sound signaling device (whistle) are required on the water at all times. Failure to utilize any of this safety equipment may result in disqualification.

Remote Tournament Director:


Assistant for the Day:

Links

KFNW Membership
Liability Release
Rules Standard
Identifier Card