The Utah Panfish Festival Is Coming Soon

🎣 Utah Panfish Festival 2026 – Everything You Need to Know

The Utah Panfish Festival 2026 is here—and it’s shaping up to be one of the most fun, accessible fishing tournaments in the state.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just getting started, this event is designed to be simple, competitive, and family-friendly.

🐟 What is the Panfish Festival?

This Tournament is designed for all Anglers regardless of skill level. My goal is for families and anglers to make memories and have an opportunity to win some prizes. 
  • Bluegill
  • Crappie
  • Perch
  • Bass (largemouth and smallmouth)

📏 How the Tournament Works

  • 2 biggest fish per species
  • 8 fish max total
  • Combined length = score

📍 Where Can You Fish?

ANY public waterbody in Utah

📱 How to Enter Fish

Use the FishDonkey app

📸 Photo Requirements

  • Fish must be on a bump board
  • Measurement clearly visible
  • Selfie with fish required

Entries that don’t meet requirements may be rejected.

📏 How to Measure Your Fish

Watch how to properly measure your fish



👉 Make sure your fish is clearly on the bump board with the measurement visible.

🔄 Auto-Culling

FishDonkey replaces your smallest fish automatically when you catch a bigger one.

💰 Entry Fees

  • Adults: $30
  • Youth: $15

🏆 Prizes

Adults

  • 🥇 $50 + $40 Sakana Baits + Zebco Rod
  • 🥈 $40
  • 🥉 $30

Youth

  • 🥇 $20 + $25 Sakana Baits + Ugly Stik Dock Runner
  • 🥈 $15
  • 🥉 $10

📈 Payouts Grow With Entries

More anglers = bigger payouts. After each division meets the minimum payouts the prizes will grow. Follow me on social media and Youtube to see the latest information on payout growth. 



🤝 Sponsored by Sakana Baits

We’re proud to partner with Sakana Baits, providing premium baits trusted by local anglers.

👉 Check them out for high-quality soft plastics and tackle.

🎥 See It in Action

Watch how I did last year



🏆 Last Year’s Winners

Watch winners



🔥 Ready to Fish?

Invite your friends, bring your kids, and we’ll see you on the water. Sign Up Now

– Outdoors with Andrew

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