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Independence Trout Open



Hey, angling community! Join us this July 4th for an epic anglers’ celebration of Independence Day by taking part in the Independence Trout Open, the festive Trout sportfishing tournament hosted annually by Fishing Planet! Really, what could be better than spending a great all-American holiday in good company amidst thrilling competitive excitement?
So don’t hesitate to register and celebrate Independence Day by heading out on a fun and challenging competitive fishing journey that will take you through some of greatest Trout fishing locations in North America! First you’ll go from the Canadian snowy charm of White Moose Lake to the vastness of Michigan’s beautiful Saint-Croix Lake and the enigmatic banks of Colorado’s Rocky Lake in the three Qualifiers, then on to the picturesque shores of Oregon’s Falcon Lake for the Semifinal Round and the tournament’s Grand Finale, in which 20 best Trout anglers will fight their final battle for the title of Independence Trout Champion and many valuable prizes!

Independence Trout Open will be held July 5th through July 10th, with the Registration starting on July 4rd, 24 hours prior to the First.

The Tournament’s timetable is as follows:
  1. 4th of July - Registration for the Tournament begins.
  2. 5th of July - Qualifier 1 on Colorado’s Rocky Lake.
  3. 6th of July - Qualifier 2 on Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.
  4. 7th of July - Qualifier 3 on Alberta’s White Moose Lake.
  5. 9th of July - Semifinal Round on Falcon Lake in Oregon.
  6. 10th of July - the Grand Finale on Oregon’s Falcon Lake.


Enjoy special Happy 4th of July with unique and colorful Happy 4th of July Pack!