Registration

REGISTRATION FEES

$35.00 - Register Online by February 28, 2026

$40.00 - Online or Postmark by April 4, 2026

$45.00 - Postmark by April 11, 2026

$45.00 - Online by April 16, 2026

$50.00 - On-site Fri. 4/17/ to Sun. 4/19/2026

Ages 4-15 years old always - $15.00

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  1. Each individual must have their own separate registration submitted, including children.
  2. Adult registrants who are under 18 must include their parent or guardian's name, phone number and email address.
  3. Registration badges must be worn at all times during derby hours. Click here to see when and where to pick up your registration badges.
  4. Registration for the Fish Derby DOES NOT INCLUDE CAMPING. Camping reservations can be made separately at reservations.sbparks.org or by calling (805) 568-2460
  5. All participants must fully read and follow the Fish Derby rules.
  6. Already registered? Click here to see where and when you can pick up your registration packets and badges.

Got questions? Check out our FAQ page.

Register during the Fish Derby

Fri, April 17, 2026 at 12 noon to Sun, April 19 at 12 noon.

Where to Register over Fish Derby Weekend:

Register at the Nature Center:

Friday, April 17 from 12 noon to 10p.m.

Saturday, April 18 from 6a.m. to 12 noon

Register at the Marina:

Saturday, April 18 from noon to 6p.m.

Sunday, April 19 from 6a.m. to 12 noon

Already registered? Click here to see where you can pick up your registration packets and badges.

The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake

Located behind the Cachuma Lake Store

2265 Hwy 154

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Click here for a map to the Neal Taylor Nature Center

Marina Weigh Station

Located at Cachuma Lake Marina during the Fish Derby

Next to HOOK'D Bar & Grill

Click here for a map to the Marina Weigh Station

Early Registration Badge Pickup

Already registered and want to pick up your fish derby badge?

BADGE PICKUP INFO >

The Fish Derby is a fundraising event for the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake. All prizes are provided by our donors and sponsors. All contributions are greatly appreciated.