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Welcome Independence Trout Open 2023


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 the 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 4th through July 9th, with the Registration starting on July 3rd, 24 hours prior to the First

Qualifier. The Tournament’s timetable is as follows:
  • 3rd of July - Registration for the Tournament begins.
  • 4th of July - Qualifier 1 on Colorado’s Rocky Lake.
  • 5th of July - Qualifier 2 on Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.
  • 6th of July - Qualifier 3 on Alberta’s White Moose Lake.
  • 8th of July - Semifinal Round on Falcon Lake in Oregon.
  • 9th 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!