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
- 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
until 12 midnight on 4/16/2026
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
Register at the Nature Center
- Pre-register in person at the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake by April 15th, 2025. We are open Thursdays-Saturdays 10AM-4PM and Sundays 10AM-2PM, unless otherwise specified on clnaturecenter.org
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
Marina Weigh Station
Located at Cachuma Lake Marina during the Fish Derby
Next to HOOK’D Bar & Grill
Early Registration Badge Pickup
Already registered and want to pick up your fish derby badge?
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.