Flying Kayak Open: Davis Lake – August 9, 2026

The Flying Kayak Open (FKO) is celebrating our fourth FKO and returning to central Oregon’s Davis Lake. This lake features amazing scenery, lava flows, clear water, tall reeds, and big ol’ largemouth bass. We are working on payout boosts, and we’ll be giving away kayak fishing gear, including a brand new G. Loomis’ IMX-PRO V2 8810-4 8-weight, 8’10” fly rod, valued at $595, and more.

This event follows the KFNW Summer Open on nearby Crane Prairie Reservoir on Saturday, August 8, 2026. You might want to fish that event as well, while you are in the area. KFNW membership is NOT required. Flies and fly rods are not required for the Crane event, but they are allowed.

Check out Brian O’Keefe fishing Davis Lake for Catch Magazine (video by Todd Moen), back in 2010, when it was still a well-guarded secret spot. Davis may not have as many giants as Brian landed back then, but the lake is still a great spot to find quality bass on the fly.

2026 Flying Kayak Open Payouts

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Tournament Schedule

  • 5:30-6:00 AM – Physical Check-In: Lava Flow Campground and Launch
    Anglers MUST check-in within this window. Failure to check-in on-time will result in disqualification. We recommend all anglers unload their gear before and during check-in. 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!
  • 6:00 AM – Launch: Human-Powered
  • 6:05 AM – Launch: Pedals & Motors
  • 6:08 AM – Sunrise
  • 6:30 AM – Lines In
  • 11:30 AM – Standings Offline
  • 12:30 PM – Off the Water
  • 1:30 PM – Upload Deadline
  • 2:00 PM – Weigh-In & Awards Ceremony: Frontier Heritage Park
    Competitors must be present at weigh-in location by this time. Competitors who are not present by this time will be disqualified.

Tournament Details

  • 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.
  • Launch Type: Shotgun Start
  • Registration Ends: 8/7/2026 7:00 PM
  • Practice Ends: 8/7/2026 5:00 PM
  • Off-Limits: Saturday 8/8/2026 All Day
  • Identifier Code Released: 8/8/2026 10:00 PM

Physical Check-In Location:

Launch Location

Weigh-In Location:

  • Frontier, Heritage Park
    16405 1st Street, La Pine OR
  • This is about 30-45 minutes drive from the lake, so be sure to give yourselves enough time to get there on-time, especially if you have no cell service on the lake.
  • Attendance is MANDATORY for cash and gear prizes. If you need to leave early, contact the Tournament Director.

Special Rules

  • 8 inch minimum length for each scoreable fish
  • Fly fishing only! No other gear will be allowed. That means only fly rods and flies.
  • Barbless hooks only! If your hooks have barbs, mash them down.
  • No live bait, gear fishing lures, or disposable soft plastics. Flies only. If you have a question about a specific fly, contact the Tournament Director.
  • KFNW-approved/certified bump board required (YakAttack Leaderboard, Ketch Karbonate, Ketch X Aluminum Board, Original Ketch Board). Board must be flat and unaltered. Attempting to bend or alter measuring board results in disqualification and possible suspension or lifetime ban. We should have a couple extras to buy or borrow, first-come, first-served (no promises).
  • KFNW identifier is required. You may print and use the KFNW Identifier card, or a KFNW Blue Fox Tin Tag. We will have some to hand out at the Captain’s meeting. We recommend laminating it, using a TourneyTag sleeve, or a Ziploc bag to protect it. Attach it to your bump board with a rubber band or tether.
  • No wade fishing. All fish must be caught, photographed, and released, while remaining inside the kayak.
  • Electric motors are allowed, as long as they abide by KFNW rules as well as federal, state, and local local regulations.
  • Standard rules can be found on our website: KFNW Rules Standard

Eligible Water Boundaries

  • Main body of water.
  • Odell Creek is out of bounds beginning at the boat ramp.
  • Disconnected sloughs and ponds are out-of-bounds.
  • Portaging is not permitted.
  • Only public waters are allowed

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.

Tournament Director:

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