SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – The San Bernardino County Regional Parks is hosting a Trout Derby, daily until March 31, and will award a grand prize of $1,000 for the overall heaviest catch. 

Trout derbies attract anglers from near and far, which can boost tourism and bring visitors to the area. They also provide a fun and accessible way for people of all ages and skill levels to experience the thrill of fishing and develop an appreciation for the outdoors.

Participating Parks

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

On March 21 and March 28 Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen and Mojave Narrows are stocked with 644 lbs. trout at each park. These lakes are closed on stocking days.

This event is a skilled competition open to the general public and anglers of all ages. A vehicle day-pass, Day Fishing Permit and Derby Entry Permit are required.

Derby Prizes

Trout Derby prizes are:

• One prize awarded for “Overall Heaviest Trout” caught – $1,000. (Winner of “Overall Heaviest Trout” will not qualify for ‘Heaviest Trout Caught at each Park Location”).

• Three first place prizes awarded for “Heaviest Trout Caught at each Park Location” – $500 each.

• Three second place prizes awarded for “Second Heaviest Trout Caught at each Park Location” – $300 each.
• Three third place prizes awarded for “Third Heaviest Trout Caught at each Park Location” – $100 each.

Trout will be registered by heaviest weight and earliest date and time.

The Derby Entry is $5 (plus park fishing permit & park entrance fee, paid at the gate). 

Cucamonga-Guasti is located at 800 N Archibald Ave in Ontario. Glen Helen is located 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy in San Bernardino. Mojave Narrows is located at 18000 Yates Rd in Victorville. For more information about the Trout Derby call 909.387.2757 or visit the website at https://parks.sbcounty.gov/fishing-derby/