2024 Fishin' For 50K Trout Derby

5 TAGGED TROUT WORTH $10,000 EACH - WIN UP TO $50,000! PLUS OUR BIGGEST PRIZE PURSE EVER!

The Fishin' for $50K Trout Derby is Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 6AM to 2PM daily. Entry is $80 for adults and $30 for participants under age 16. Entries are limited to the first 650 registered anglers.

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

Participating marinas:

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

DISCOUNTS FOR 2024!

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

Each contestant receives a free jar of bait, a wristband, an event t-shirt, and 1 raffle ticket.

This is a two-day trout derby. Online & phone pre-registration ends at 5 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

In-person registration takes place from 12 noon to 10 PM on Friday, June 7, 2024, ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. There is no entry on June 10 - only check-in for pre-registered anglers.

The derby runs from 6 AM to 2 PM on both days (6/8/24 & 6/9/24) of the derby.

Weight Class Awards!

N EW! Anniversary Tournament Champion

F or 2024, a new Anniversary Tournament Champion will be named based on the Largest Fish (by weight) caught regardless of any age or gender category! Bring your A(ngler) game and walk away with $2,500!

Adult Male & Female Categories

1st $1,500 each

2nd $750 each

3rd $500 each

Child Male & Female Categories

1st $500 each

2nd $250 each

3rd $100 each

Non-Grand Prize Tagged Fish

$500 per tagged trout for the first five non-grand prizes tagged fish brought in.

The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, June 9 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.

Please be aware that by purchasing entry into this event, you consent to using your voice, name and/or likeness 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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