FISHING DERBY RULES:
Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park Fishing Derby is a skills event that will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and is open to the general public and anglers of all ages. 

• Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Derby hours: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony 8:30 p.m. Recreation fishing available until 9:00 p.m.
• State and County Fishing Regulations apply.
• State Fishing License Required (16 years and older). Fishing License must be in your possession at all times.
• Registration and Fees: FREE!
• A wristband must be worn at all times by anglers participating in the derby.
• Shoreline fishing only.
• Anglers must fish with only ONE rod and rod must be closely attended.
• Catch and release not allowed with the exception of grass carp. Snagging of fish is prohibited and will not qualify for prizes.
• Fish must be brought to the Award Ceremony area for official weigh in by 8:10 p.m. In order to be in contention for any derby prize, all fish must be freshly caught, fresh in appearance, not stiff or frozen.
• Derby prizes will be awarded for the heaviest catfish (total weight) caught during the derby hours on the day of the derby. Prize awards start at 8:30 p.m. Winners need not be present.
• Anglers and/or persons shall not violate any fishing derby rules, local, state, or federal laws.
• Derby will be held rain or shine.