2018 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 9 and Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 6 AM to 2 PM each day. Entry is $80 for adults and $30 for participants under age 16. For each entry $20 is contributed to the Big Bear Lake trout fishery program to help feed and grow the fish. 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 marina in Big Bear Lake.

NEW DISCOUNTS FOR 2018!

• 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 rafle ticket.

This is a two day trout derby. Online & phone pre-registration ends at 5 PM on Thursday, June 7 2018.

In-person registration takes place from 12 noon - 10 PM on Friday, June 08 2018. There is no entry on June 9 - only check-in for pre reegistered Anglers.

The derby runs from 6 AM to 2 PM on both days (06/09/18 & 06/010/18) of the derby. 

New this year - Weight Class Awards!

Adult Male & Female

1st $500

2nd $250

3rd Free Entry 2019

Child Male & Female

1 $250 Saving Bond

2 $100 Saving Bond

3rd Free entry + rod

The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, June 10 at 3:30 PM at Bartlett located at 630 Bartlett rd in the Big Bear Village. A $5 shore lunch will be available at the ceremony. 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 Hobie Kayak as part of a separate raffle courtesy of Hobie Fishing and Big Bear Sporting Goods.

Request a copy of the 2018 Rules & Regulations Form

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 by email us.