Flying Kayak Open: Davis Lake – July 28, 2024

The Flying Kayak Open (FKO) is celebrating it’s third year in 2024 and returning to central Oregon’s Davis Lake. This lake features amazing scenery, lava flows, clear water, tall reeds, and big ol’ largemouth bass. Payouts have been boosted by our friends at Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters, and we’ll be giving away gear from Yakima, and others. The FKO is a one-of-kind tournament that is fly fishing only. All anglers must fish from a kayak, canoe, or SUP.

This event follows OKBF Tour Event #3 on nearby Prineville Reservoir on Saturday, July 27, 2024. You might want to fish that event as well, while you are in the area. 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 numbers and quality bass on the fly.

2024 Flying Kayak Open Payouts

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Tournament Schedule

5:00-5:15 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!

5:30 AM – Launch: Paddles

5:35 AM – Launch: Pedals

5:40 AM – Launch: Motors

5:52 AM – Sunrise

6:00 AM – Lines In

11:00 AM – Standings Offline

12:00:00 PM – Lines Out

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: 07/26/2024 11:59 PM
    Late registration is limited and subject to an additional $10 late registration fee
  • Practice Ends: 07/26/2024 4:00 PM
  • Identifier Code Released: 07/27/2024 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, hard lures, or disposable soft plastics (plastisol). Flies only. If you have a question about a specific fly, contact the Tournament Director.
  • Ketch bump boards are required. You can purchase one here on our website. Use coupon code davis for $10 off up until July 28. You can have the board shipped, or pick it up at the Captain’s Meeting on the morning of the event. We should have a couple extras to buy or borrow, first-come, first-served (no promises).
  • KFNW identifier cards will be handed out at the Captain’s meeting, or you may print and use the KFNW Identifier card, or a KFNW Blue Fox Tin Tag. If you print your own, 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.
  • 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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The KFNW Flying Kayak Open is presented by Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters.