Trout Derby at Lake Gregory

Experience a day on the lake with a high-energy day of fishing, fresh mountain air and friendly competition on the water as The Lake Gregory Company hosts its second annual trout derby on Saturday, April 18, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with first, second and third place prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 for top winners of all ages.

For the derby, the lake will be stocked with 1,700 pounds of trout, including rainbow trout, lightning trout, plus 300 pounds of trophy-size fish.

This community event is open to all ages and a state fishing license is required for ages over 16. The derby will be held rain or shine and no refund will be issued.

Register for the derby online at lakegregory.com/fishing before 9 p.m. on Friday, April 17. The entry fee is $39.10 per person.

Is there a special prize category for kids?
YES, a special Kids’ Division with prizes for participants ages 15 and under will be offered for this group. To qualify for this category, anglers must be 15 years old or younger on the day of the event and hold a valid derby ticket.

The winner in this division will be determined by the longest trout caught within the age group during official derby hours.

• Kids Category Prizes (Ages 15 and under):
  1st Place:Bait & Tackle Gift Card, Rod & Reel + Tackle Box Combo & 4 Beach All Access Passes
  2nd Place: Bait & Tackle Gift Card & Rod & Reel + Tackle Box Combo
  3rd Place: Bait & Tackle Merch & Tackle Box

Derby Schedule

• 5:30 a.m.:Check-in will take place at one of the designated check-in stations (detailed instructions will be provided at a later date).
• 7 a.m.:Fishing begins with a “shotgun start” signaled by the patrol boat’s horn, initiated by the rangers.
• 1 p.m.:Fishing cut-off time for all anglers.
• 1-1:30 p.m.:Final fish measurements at Bait & Tackle Measuring Station located at 24560 San Moritz Drive, Crestline, CA 92325.
• To enter the derby at the measurement station, participants aged 16 and older must present proof of ticket purchase, a valid fishing license, and photo ID. Please allow extra time for completing derby forms and measuring of fish.
• All measuring and forms must be submitted by 1:30 p.m. to be eligible for prizes
• 1:30pm:Derby prize drawing, announcement of winners and prize distribution at Bait & Tackle located at 24560 San Moritz Drive, Crestline, CA 92325
• Participants must be present to receive a prize
• Confirm your email address listed is correct to receive more details closer to the event date!

For more information on the derby rules, use of float tubes, boat rentals and boat launch passes, parking, FAQs and prizes, visit lakegregory.com/fishing.

The recreation Company is a concessionaire of Lake Gregory Regional Park and is managed by the Regional Parks department.

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