wHICH FISHING LICENSE DO I NEED TO FISH IN THE IEC TOURNAMENT?
The Lake Texoma License, also known as a Type 208 license, allows you to fish in both the Texas and Oklahoma portions of Lake Texoma. This special license is intended only for use on Lake Texoma and costs $12. The easiest way to buy a Lake Texoma Fishing License (Type 208) is online, and it is provided by both states. You can purchase a lake Texoma Fishing License online or at retailers such as Walmart, Academy, and other fishing tackle and bait shops close to and around the lake in either state. No matter where you buy one, it costs $12 and is valid until December 31.
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife offers it online at www.wildlifedepartment.com and calls it a “Texoma License”. All Oklahoma licenses are good until December 31.
Texas calls it both a “Texoma License” and a “Type 208 License”, and has online licenses available at https://tpwd.texas.gov/. Texas fishing licenses are valid from September 1 to August 31, while the Texoma License is only valid January 1 to December 31 regardless of what state your general fishing license is in.
wHERE DO i BUY A lAKE tEXOMA fISHING lICENSE?
The easiest way to buy a Lake Texoma Fishing License (Type 208) is online, and it is provided by both states. You can purchase a lake Texoma Fishing License online or at retailers such as Walmart, Academy, and other fishing tackle and bait shops close to and around the lake in either state. No matter where you buy one, it costs $12 and is valid until December 31. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife offers it online at www.wildlifedepartment.com and calls it a “Texoma License”. All Oklahoma licenses are good until December 31. Texas calls it both a “Texoma License” and a “Type 208 License”, and has online licenses available at https://tpwd.texas.gov/. Texas fishing licenses are valid from September 1 to August 31, while the Texoma License is only valid January 1 to December 31 regardless of what state your general fishing license is in.
eligibility & Participation
Open To: All IEC Dallas, IEC Oklahoma members, members from surrounding areas, and any IEC National members.
Team Composition: Up to two individuals per boat. A single person may also constitute a team.
Guidelines on Guides: Fishing guides are not permitted. Participants cannot fish with a guide at Lake Texoma within one month prior to the tournament. No pre-fishing from May 5th to May 9th.
prizes & Regulations
Tie Resolution: Ties are resolved by a coin flip. The Tournament Committee's decisions are final.
Fish Condition: No white-gilled or frozen fish will be accepted. There is a one-pound penalty for each dead fish weighed.
Bait & Method: Only artificial bait is allowed. Trolling is prohibited.
Safety: Life jackets must be worn when the main motor is running, and the kill switch must be connected to the life jacket if applicable.
Weather Policy: The tournament will proceed regardless of weather conditions.
Cash Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners.
Fishing Hours & weigh-In
Hours: Fishing is allowed from 6:00 AM or safe light until 3:00 PM. At least one team member must be in the weigh-in line by 3:00 PM to avoid disqualification.
Weigh-In Details: Weigh-in is at 3:00 PM on May 10th at the Anchor’s Up Celebration. Participants are encouraged to release all live fish after weigh-in.
Fish Size & Limit: Large & Smallmouth Only Fish Size & Limit 14" minimum no more than 5 fish.
Tournament Logistics
Venue: The tournament will be held at Lake Texoma.
Practice Day: May 9th is designated as a practice day.
Legal Compliance: All participants must follow federal, state, and local laws, including open container laws on boats.
Registration: Entry fees must be paid in advance. Check-in with tournament officials is required no later than 7:00 AM on May 10th.
Refund Policy: No refunds after May 2, 2024.
Side Pots: Split the Pot - $25 for each pot, $100 for all pots – Largest Large Mouth, Largest Small Mouth, Largest Striper, Largest Crappie & Largest Catfish.
lodging
Tanglewood Resort - 609.438.2929 Rooms - $109 Double Villa - $139 One Bedroom Master Villa - $249 Two Bedroom Villa - $349
Thursday, April 10th, 2025 6:00 AM - Practice Day 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Captain's Party & Check-In - Tanglewood Resort
Friday, April 11, 2025 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Tournament Begins 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Weigh-in, Awards & Anchor's Up Celebration - Highport Marina
Location: Lake Texoma, Highport Marina, Pottsboro, TX Date: April 11, 2025 ELIGIBILITY & PARTICIPATION
Open To: Friends of IEC, IEC Dallas, IEC Oklahoma members, members from surrounding areas, and any IEC National members.
Team Composition: Up to two individuals per boat. A single person may also constitute a team.
Guidelines on Guides: Fishing guides are not permitted. Participants cannot fish with a guide at Lake Texoma within one month prior to the tournament. No pre-fishing from April 5th to April 9th.
TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS
Venue & Launch Site: The tournament will be held at Lake Texoma, Highport Marina,120 Texoma Harbor Drive, Pottsboro, TX 75076.
Practice Day: April 10th is designated as a practice day.
Legal Compliance: All participants possess a Lake Texoma Fishing License and must follow federal, state, and local laws, including open container laws on boats.
Registration: Entry fees must be paid in advance. Check-in with tournament officials is required no later than 7:00 AM on April 10th.
Refund Policy: No refunds after April 2, 2024.
Side Pots: Split the Pot - $25 for each pot, $100 for all pots – Largest Large Mouth, Largest Small Mouth, Largest Striper, Largest Crappie & Largest Catfish.
CHECK-IN & IDENTIFICATION
Pre-Fishing Check-In: Mandatory live well inspection and check-in no later than 7:00 AM on April 11th. Check-in time at the Captain’s Party on April 10th from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM or and 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM on April 11th.
Trailering: Allowed after check-in.
Boat Identification: Participants must display the provided identification ribbon on their motor or trolling motor.
FISHING HOURS & WEIGH-IN
Hours: Fishing is allowed from 6:00 AM or safe light until 3:00 PM. At least one team member must be in the weigh-in line by 3:00 PM to avoid disqualification.
Weigh-In Details: Weigh-in is at 3:00 PM on April 11th at the Anchor’s Up Celebration. Participants are encouraged to release all live fish after weigh-in.
Fish Size & Limit: Large & Smallmouth Only Fish Size & Limit 14" minimum no more than 5 fish.
PRIZES & REGULATIONS
Tie Resolution: Ties are resolved by a coin flip. The Tournament Committee's decisions are final.
Fish Condition: No white-gilled or frozen fish will be accepted. There is a one-pound penalty for each dead fish weighed.
Bait & Method: Only artificial bait is allowed. Trolling is prohibited.
Safety: Life jackets must be worn when the main motor is running, and the kill switch must be connected to the life jacket if applicable.
Weather Policy: The tournament will proceed regardless of weather conditions.
Cash Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners.
