Teaching children and parents to fish so that they can fish on their own is the foundation of our work. All programs are offered at very low or no cost at all. Our hope is that families will become “hooked” on fishing, and thus their children will be inspired by the outdoors and learn to value our natural resources.
Upcoming Fishing Events
A California Sport Fishing License is required for persons 16 years of age and over when fishing. Please feel free to bring your own equipment. In order to participate in free loan of rod and reel, children are required to participate in learning stations. Limited availability of bait, tackle, rods and reels. These will be family events, parents are encouraged to fish and learn with their children however, a license is still necessary for parents to participate.
| Event and Location |
Date / Time |
Address and Number |
Registration Information |
| BLM EL Centro Field Office Cast and Clean Fishing Derby |
September 26, 2026
8:00 a.m. |
3700 Evan Hewes Highway, Holtville, CA |
In person pre-registration required before tournament at Bureau of Land Management field office. |
| Quechan Youth Fishing & Birding Day |
October 3, 2026
8:00 a.m. |
To be determined |
Preregistration required (registration website) |
| Ford Park Trout Kid’s Fishing Derby |
January 16, 2027
8:00 a.m. |
Ford Park
55 Parkford Dr, Redlands, CA 92374 |
Preregistration required on City of Redland’s Parks and Recreation website. Page will be linked when available. |
| Rivco Parks Fishing in the City Annual Derby (Lake Skinner) |
January 30 ,2027
7:30 a.m. |
Lake Skinner
37701 Warren Rd, Winchester, CA 92596 |
No preregistration required. |
| Yucaipa Lioness Club Fishing in the City annual tournament |
February 20, 2027
8:00 a.m. |
Yucaipa Regional Park
33900 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399 |
Preregistration required. Page will be linked when available. |
| Rivco Parks Fishing in the City Annual Derby (Rancho Jurupa) |
March 6, 2027
7:30 a.m. |
Rancho Jurupa Regional Park
4800 Crestmore Rd, Riverside, CA 92509 |
No pre-registration is required. |
| Golden Era Golf course kid's fishing derby |
March 27, 2027
7:30 a.m. |
Golden Era Golf Course
19871 Gilman Spring Rd, San Jacinto, CA 92583 |
Pre-registration is requred. Registration page will be posted when available |
| Fishing in the City Redlands (Ford Park) |
June 6
7:00 a.m. |
955 Parkford Dr, Redlands, CA 92374 |
Preregistration required on City of Redland’s Parks and Recreation website. Page will be linked when available. |
| Prado Fish and Wildlife Festival |
June 13
10:00 a.m. |
16700 Euclid Ave, Chino, CA 91708 |
No preregistration required |
Fishing in the City - Inland Empire
Jose Munoz
Jose.Munoz@wildlife.ca.gov
(909) 315-1688