August Catfish Derby

Regional Park Location & Derby Hours

Derby hours are between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Participating Parks

San Bernardino County Regional Parks offers month-long fishing derbies twice a year at Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen and Mojave Narrows Regional Parks.

This event is a skilled competition open to the general public and anglers of all ages. Enter daily for a chance to win cash prizes.

Derby Fishing Fees

  • Derby Entry Permit
    • $5/per person
  • State Fishing License
  • Day Fishing Permit
    • Mon-Wed: $10/per person
    • Thurs-Sun: $12/per person

2024 CATFISH DERBY WINNERS

Congratulations to all our 2024 catfish derby winners. We want to thank all who came out and participated this catfish season!

Overall Heaviest

  • Craig Castellanos from Mojave Narrows with 10.04 lbs., $1,000 cash winner

Cucamonga-Guasti

  • 1st Place: Alan Taylor, 9.34 lbs., $500 cash winner
  • 2nd Place: Brooke Islas, 8.82 lbs., $300 cash winner
  • 3rd Place: Sang Thuan Nguyen, 8.5 lbs., $100 cash winner

Glen Helen

  • 1st Place: Shermond Johnson, 8.4  lbs., $500 cash winner
  • 2nd Place: Sang Thuan Nguyen, 8.1 lbs., $300 cash winner
  • 3rd Place: Buntary Huour, 7.44 lbs., $100 cash winner

Mojave Narrows

  • 1st Place: Gregory Rojas, 8.04 lbs., $500 cash winner
  • 2nd Place: Nicholas Gonzalez, 7.60 lbs., $300 cash winner
  • 3rd Place: Cristian Higareda, 4.86 lbs., $100 cash winner

Catfish Derby Rules

State and County Fishing Regulations apply (except second pole stamp).

State Fishing License is required (16 years and older). Fishing License and valid photo ID must be presented at time of Derby Entry Permit purchase. Fishing License must be in participant’s possession at all times.

  • Catfish caught will not qualify for derby prizes if the participant’ s Derby Entry Permit and photo ID do not match. Shoreline fishing only. No boats or float tubes will be allowed.
  • Anglers must fish with ONE (1) closely attended fishing rod. No hand lines. No netting. Catch and release is not allowed. Snagging of fish is prohibited and will not qualify for prizes.
  • Catfish must be brought to the park gatehouse before 5:00 p.m. to be weighed and logged on same day your Derby Entry Permit is valid for. All catfish must be freshly caught, fresh in appearance, intact and not overly stiff.
  • Derby winners will be announced Friday, September 6, 2024, via San Bernardino County Regional Parks social media outlets and website.
  • Winners will also be contacted. Prizes must be picked up from Regional Parks Administration Office, 268 W. Hospitality Lane #303, San Bernardino, CA 92408 within thirty (30) days of contact.
  • Winner must present their DERBY Entry Permit, valid CA State Fishing License, and photo ID to claim prize. Prizes not picked up within thirty (30) days will be forfeited.
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Catfish Derby Prizes

  • One (1) Prize awarded for “Overall Heaviest Catfish” caught – $1,000. (Winner of “Overall Heaviest Trout” will not qualify for ‘Heaviest Catfish Caught at each Park Location”).
  • Three (3) First Place prizes awarded for “Heaviest Catfish Caught at each Park Location” – $500 ea.
  • Three (3) Second Place prizes awarded for “Second Heaviest Catfish Caught at each Park Location” – $300 ea.
  • Three (3) Third Place prizes awarded for “Third Heaviest Catfish Caught at each Park Location” – $100 ea.
  • Catfish will be registered by heaviest weight and earliest date and time.
  • Anglers and/or persons shall not violate any fishing rules, local, state or federal laws in or about the event site. Violators will be disqualified from competition. Derby Entry Permit will be revoked. Violators will be asked to immediately leave the park with no refund of fees paid.
  • Employees and immediate family members of San Bernardino County Regional Parks are not eligible. NO REFUNDS. Held rain or shine.
  • By participating in this event, you are assuming risk of injury, waving damages, and releasing from liability and holding harmless the County of San Bernardino, the Regional Parks Department, and all Officers, Agents, Volunteers and Employees. By participating in this event, you are also granting all rights for photography and television coverage or taping of this event for publicity, advertising, or other use claim prize.
  • Prizes not picked up within thirty (30) days will be forfeited.
Download Derby Prizes PDF