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Countin' Carp 2025

Countin' Carp Tournament

The Carp Round-Up is now the NEW Countin' Carp Tournament from May 15 - September 30, 2025

Welcome to Big Bear Municipal Water District's NEW Countin' Carp Tournament! Take part in the reaping that helps control Big Bear Lake's invasive carp population.

This new carp reaping event now spans the entire summer season, giving anglers more opportunities to fish for the chance to win some big prizes. Join the fun that helps keep our lake happy and healthy!

Event Date, Time & Place

May 15 - Sept 30, 2025

Anglers will bring their catch to BBMWD at 40524 Lakeview Dr to be counted any day of the week from 10 AM - 6 PM (with the exception of a 2 - 2:30 PM lunch break).

There is no registration, please bring your carp to BBMWD to give your name and start your season tally.

Countin' Carp Prizes

Most Carp Caught Throughout the Tournament

Adult Division Payout:

  • 1st Place - $1000
  • 2nd Place - $750
  • 3rd Place - $500
  • 4th Place - $250
  • 5th Place - $100

Youth Division Payout:

  • 1st Place - $500
  • 2nd Place - $375
  • 3rd Place - $250
  • 4th Place - $125
  • 5th Place - $50

Monthly Raffle

Carp hunters will receive one (1) raffle ticket PER DAY when they bring carp to be counted. Hunters may bring as many carp as they wish to be tallied for their season count, but only one raffle ticket will be given for that day.

BBMWD will pull monthly winners in the Raffle for Adult and Youth Divisions.

Prizes include:

  • $150 Gift Card OR
  • Cash Prize

Raffle Day is the first business day following the end of a month.

Beat the Number Prizes

Can you beat these numbers?

Hunters who exceed the following carp catches will enjoy:

  • 500 carp or more - $250
  • 1000 carp or more - $500
  • 5000 carp or more - $5000

Get hunting!

Gold Fish Prize

What's the mystery Gold Fish Prize?

Hunters will have to wait to find out. Go fish!

Official Rules & Regulations

Please read the Rules & Regulations entirely before entering the contest to understand the fishing requirements, fish count, prizes, sportsmanship expectations and more.

Rules & Regulations

  1. The Countin' Carp tournament takes place May 15, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
  2. All entrants must abide by California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife laws and regulations.
  3. Fish will only be disposed of at the main BBMWB office after being counted.
  4. Fish must be counted by a District Employee to be eligible.
  5. Fish can be counted by a District Employee 7 days a week between 10 AM and 6 PM. No counting will take place from 2 PM - 2:30 PM.
  6. Fish must be counted by a District Employee on the same day it was caught.
  7. Fish are counted per individual hunter, No sharing of fish. Violators will be disqualified.
  8. Hunters will receive one raffle ticket PER DAY, not per fish. Except on BONUS WEEKENDS.
  9. BBMWD will pull monthly winner by raffle only in youth (under 16) and adult divisions.
  10. Raffles will be pulled the first business day following the end of the month.
  11. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 5 hunters in youth and adult divisions with the most fish throughout the tournament.
  12. Entrants may use a bow and arrow by boat or on shore, or a rod and reel.
  13. District employees and family are not eligible to participate.
  14. Charter businesses are not eligible to participate.
  15. No shooting within 50 feet of another competing hunter.
  16. Be courteous to other hunters.
  17. No littering, including fish. Violators will be disqualified.
  18. No shooting from commercial docks or marinas.
  19. Any disputes will be decided by the Tournament Director and are final.
  20. Any aggressive conflicts will result in all involved being disqualified.
  21. All rules will be strictly enforced, violators will be disqualified.