2021 Fishin' For 50K Trout Derby

5 TAGGED TROUT WORTH $10,000 EACH - WIN UP TO $50,000! PLUS MORE WAYS TO WIN THAN EVER BEFORE!

The Fishin' for $50K Trout Derby is Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 6 AM to 2 PM each day. Entry is $80 for adults and $30 for participants under age 16.  Entries are limited to the first 550 registered anglers.

Discounted entry of 50% off is available to participants who stay at least one night at a Big Bear lodging facility or rent a pontoon boat at any participating marinas in Big Bear Lake 

Participating marinas:

• Big Bear Marina
• Hollaways Marina
• Pine Knot Marina
• Pleasure Point Marina

DISCOUNTS FOR 2021!

• First Responders & Active and Retired Military: $20 off individual entry
• Locals & Second Homeowners: $10 off individual entry
• Family discount: 50% off 1 children's entry with any adult entry paid at full price 

Each contestant receives a free jar of Bait, a wristband that provides discounts at participating Big Bear restaurants, shops, and specialty services and 1 raffle ticket.

This is a two-day trout derby. Online & phone pre-registration ends at 5 PM on Thursday, June 10, 2021.

In-person registration takes place from 12 noon - 10 PM on Friday, June 11, 2021. There is no entry on June 12 - only check-in for pre-registered anglers.

The derby runs from 6 AM to 2 PM on both days (06/12/21 & 06/13/21) of the derby. 

Weight Class Awards!

Adult Male & Female

1st $500

2nd $250

3rd Free Entry 2022

Child Male & Female

1 $250

2 $100

3rd Free entry 2022 + rod

The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, June 13 at 3:30 PM at Bartlett located at 630 Bartlett Rd in the Big Bear Village. The awards ceremony includes a general raffle with thousands of dollars' worth of fishing gear, bait and tackle from national manufacturers.

Anglers have a chance to win a brand new fishing Kayak as part of a separate raffle courtesy of Big Bear Sporting Goods.

Event Photographers will be present at all event locations. Please be aware that by purchasing entry into this event, that you consent to the use of your voice, name and/or likeness being used in any and all media (video, photo, print, etc.) without notice or compensation.

For questions regarding the derby, contact 1-800-424-4232 or .

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