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ICE ADDICTION TOURNAMENTS

Ice Addiction is the largest ice fishing tournament series West of the Mississippi. We give away over $25,000 in cash and prizes at each event. This is a family friendly event where anyone can bring home the top spot.

January 11, 2025: Rifle Gap. (Rifle, CO)
January 25, 2025: Steinaker Res. (Vernal, UT)
February 8, 2025: Blue Mesa Res. (Gunnison, CO)
February 22, 2025: Grand Lake (Grand Lake, CO)

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TOURNAMENT GENERAL DETAILS

Please read the following details regarding how the Ice Addiction tournament is operated.  Visit each event page for specific details about that event as well.

Entry Fee

The pre-event fee is $40 and can be paid online.  Day of event, if tickets are still available, will be $50.  You can pay both online and at the events by card.  Cash is also accepted onsite day of the event. 

What You Need

Measure board (provided), fishing license, a camera phone to video and send in catch.

How It Works

This is a digital event. For a fish to count, anglers must film a video of themselves measuring the fish, saying the code word (given to each anglers at the beginning of each event), state their name and the fish’s length, and show the release. The fish must be measured with the head touching the bump on the bump board and the tail pinched. Must be texted in. If a fish is in-between 1/4 inch marks round up to the next 1/4 inch.

Deadline

Videos must be RECEIVED by the event ending time to qualify.

Methods

Anglers can fish from shore, kayaks, or a boat (as many anglers as you want, but all anglers must be registered in league)

Pre-Fishing

Anglers who have already been fishing on the reservoir on the day of the event are subject to a MANDATORY boat check. This can be done on the water but is subject to availability of time by a Catch Rate Official.

Communications

All announcements in regards to cancellations or changes will be made on the Tightline Outdoors Facebook page.

Call or email us for urgent questions. 720.775.7770 • tightlineoutdoors@gmail.com

Watch Our Info Videos Below

What To Expect At An Event

I'll walk you through exactly what you can expect during the day at one of our event events from the time you buy your ticket, through the check-in process and all the way to the end of a tournament day.

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How To Register

We partner with an amazing platform called Fishing Chaos that helps us run each tournament from your ticket purchase, check-in and weighing fish. Watch this video to learn how to register for an event.

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Why Fish Ice Addiction

Unlike any other ice fishing event, learn why our tournament series is perfect whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport. We explain what you can expect when you attend one of our events.

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Rifle Gap Reservoir

January 11, 2025
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Steinaker Reservoir

January 25, 2025
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Blue Mesa Reservoir

February 8, 2025
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Grand Lake Reservoir

February 22, 2025

Ice Addiction Frequently Asked Questions

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We'll have a link on this page soon so be sure to get on the email list to be first to know when it is live. But our tickets will be sold through the FISHING CHAOS APP. We recommend downloading the app to your iphone here or android here to utilize all the features of the app including the LIVE LEADERBOARD during tournaments.  Visit FishingChaos.com for more information.  You can also watch our YouTube video on how to buy tickets. 

Tickets are $60 per person, per event, and they are non-refundable, but you can exchange for a different event.  See a given event page on our website, restrictions apply for event exchange. 

Unfortunately tickets are non-refundable, BUT we are happy to change your ticket to another event.

No, there are no age requirements, and no age divisions. Everyone is eligible for the same prizes.

At certain lakes yes. We follow the local rules for each tournament location. So for the 2025 season, motorized vechicles are allowed at STEINAKER, BLUE MESA, AND GRAND LAKE. They are NOT ALLOWED at RIFLE GAP. If you or someone in your party is handicap or needs assistance on/off the ice, please let our tournament staff know and we will be happy to assist.


MOTORIZED VEHICLES (if allowed) need to remain on the outer edge of the course AT ALL TIMES. No motorized vehicles are to be driven through the course.

We do not allow tents or shelters during the tournament, unless the angler is visible from all sides, AT ALL TIMES. This helps prevent cheating and foul play. You are welcome to have heaters. 

No, the course is measured out (gridded) the night before the tournament. Holes are spaced 25ft apart and then drilled by our hole driller team the morning of the tournament. We understand this style of tournament is not for everyone, but we believe it not only helps prevent cheating, it also makes a fairly level playing field as well as helps keep everyone interactive and engaged.

NO. Once you have checked in, make your way on to the ice and then you may select whatever hole you would like. We drill at least 20% extra holes, so you are welcome to move around to any hole you'd like. Each angler is only allowed ONE HOLE at a time. 

NO. Each angler only gets ONE HOLE and ONE ROD at a time. You are welcome to bring as many rods/reels as you would like, but you are only allowed to fish one rod at a time.

The tournament begins right at 8am. So no lines or bait in the water until the 8am start buzzer. 

When you catch a fish bring it immediately to the weigh station (FORD TENT). Your fish MUST BE ALIVE to be weighed. Each angler can weigh their legal limit of all species. See local/state regulations and our fact sheets for legal limits. 

We follow state and local regulations. So be aware of what is allowed in each specific body of water.

Please contact (text) us on our Anonymous Tournament Hotline 720.775.7770

YES. As long as the other person hooked the fish by themselves and you are ONLY assisting them to get the fish onto the ice. Both parties must consent to the help. 

The tournament ends right at Noon. All fish must be on the ice at or before noon. If you hook a fish in the final minutes you need to alert tournament staff that you have a fish on the ice.

Yes,  We have some fire pits and heaters running up near the weigh station. But you're also welcome to bring your own heater. 

The only food/drink we offer is coffee/hot chocolate and donuts, all of which is complementary. So you are welcome to bring your own. 

Yes, but they need to be under control of the owner at all times and they need to be picked up after.

Yes! If you need assistance getting onto the ice, please let our staff know and we'll be happy to help!

You can't get into your check-in line until one hour before your check in time. Some parking lots don't open until 4am, so make sure you check the fact sheet for the specific event you plan on attending.