Registration

REGISTRATION FEES

$40.00 -Postmark by April 4, 2026
$45.00 -Postmark after April 4, 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 Online

Open unitl 12 midnight on 4/16/2025 

Register by Mail

Last day to mail: 4/11/2026

One registration form per individual.

We accept check and credit card (Visa or MasterCard) by mail. Cash payments can only be made in person at the Neal Taylor Nature Center.

Please print, fill out and mail your Fish Derby Registration Form with registration fee to: 

The Neal Taylor Nature Center 

2265 Highway 154  

Santa Barbara, CA 93105 

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

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.