Registration
REGISTRATION FEES
$35.00 – Postmark by April 12, 2025
$40.00 – Postmark after April 12, 2025
$45.00 – On-Site Registration, Fri 4/25 to 4/27/2025
Youth Ages 4-15 – always $10
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Each individual must have their own separate registration submitted, including children.
- Adult registrants who are under 18 must include their parent or guardian’s name, phone number and email address.
- Registration badges must be worn at all times during derby hours. Click here to see when and where to pick up your registration badges.
- 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
- All participants must fully read and follow the Fish Derby rules.
- 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
(CLOSES APRIL 23, 2025)



Register by Mail
LAST DAY TO SEND IS APRIL 18, 2025
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
Register in Person
APRIL 25-27
- Register in person at the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake by Sunday, April 20th, 2025. We are open Thursdays-Saturday 10AM-4PM and Sunday 10AM-2PM.
- Registration at the Fish Derby during Friday, April 25th from 12 noon – 10PM and Saturday, April 26th from 6am to 12 noon will take place at the Neal Taylor Nature Center
- After 12 noon on Saturday, April 26th: registration will move to the Marina Weigh Station on Saturday, April 26th from 12 noon – 6PM and Sunday, April 27st from 6am – 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

Marina Weigh Station
Located at Cachuma Lake Marina during the Fish Derby
Next to HOOK’D Bar & Grill

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.