Dana Wharf Sportfishing As always, this California Fishing Passport event was hosted by the Town of Mammoth Lakes and was completely free. The 33rd annual Port of San Diego's "Day at the Docks" was a great success. 18th Annual Orvill P. Ball Memorial "Fishin' in the Pines" CDFW's California Fishing Passport program gives each participant a California Fishing Passport, an California Finfish and Shellfish Identification book, and stamps for each of the different species caught. Additional Information, August 1, 2015 These "Fish for Life!" $1,000 through September 30, 2020, to ALL Fishing Derby Registrants. September 13, 2014 Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach This is the largest outdoor sport fishing show in Southern California. • Bring’m Home For Christmas - Fund air travel for 20-25 deserving active duty Soldiers that require assistance to get home for Christmas. The trip will be rescheduled if there is poor weather. The (35th) annual Port of San Diego's "Day at the Docks" is the West Coast's largest public celebration of sport fishing and signals the official start of Southern California's spring saltwater fishing season. Additional Information Day at the Docks International Sportsmen's Exposition Additional Information. Your chance to land a $25,000 Rainbow Trout. Local guides and other fishing experts are on scene providing a helpful hand for all who need it. Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar The largest outdoor sportsman's exposition in the north state, this is a very popular show and includes a free Youth Fair for kids 12 and under, including a large pond full of rainbow trout stocked by the CDFW. Participants learn from marine scientists about ocean conservation, fish identification, regulations, safety and more. August 16, 2014 The event begins at 1:00 p.m. CDFW provided loaner rods and bait, California Fishing Passports, passport stamps and California Finfish and Shellfish Identification books. Email. Over 4,000 non-tagged trout will be provided by San Joaquin Hatchery, California Department of Fish And Wildlife There will also be prizes awarded for total inches of non-tagged trout! Their motto: "We're Spreading the Love One Boat at a Time!". Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day is a totally free event open to the public. is a wonderful non-profit organization headquartered in Southern California with a charter to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by inviting them out on the water to enjoy a complimentary half-day deep sea fishing trip. Trout Fest Ocean Fishing Event "Fish for Life!" CDFW's California Fishing Passport program quizzes kids on different aspects of sport fish and fishing, gives attendees California Fishing Passports and California Finfish and Shellfish Identification books, and provides fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing information. Additional Information, September 23, 2017 (TENTATIVE)  Annual Trout Fishing Derby Get out your gear and reel in that “BIG CATCH” at Fulton-El Camino Recreations and Park Districts’ Annual Fishing Derby. This perpetual fishing event was again FREE and open to boys and girls 16 years of age and under and ran 8am to 12pm. Bidwell Park, Chico, June 6, 2015 April-July . Additional Information, June - TBA Dana Wharf Sportfishing and the F/V Dana Pride were hosts for a special half-day of deep sea fishing with Great Opportunities, a unique non-profit organization that benefits under-privileged children from heavily gang-oriented neighborhoods in Orange County. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, Dana Point No man or woman left behind on a holiday. Fred Hall Fishing, Tackle, Boat and Travel Show Fishing 5. The event draws well over 4,000 kids, plus an estimated 2,000 adults. Trout Fest The event runs from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Additional Information, April 13, 2014 (916) 322-8911, California Fishing and the Ocean Workshops page, California Fishing and the Ocean Workshops, California fishing and the Ocean Workshops. "Fish for Life!" Last year these included leopard sharks, sea perch and jacksmelt, among others. Ocean Fishing Event The 30th Annual Kid's Fishing Festival is held in the high Sierras community of Mammoth Lakes at Snowcreek Resort between 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. As always, this California Fishing Passport event is hosted by the Town of Mammoth Lakes and is completely free. Last year these included leopard sharks, sea perch and jacksmelt, among others. By the end of the event, only about half of them had been caught. "Fish for Life!" Visit our California fishing and the Ocean Workshops page for more information. This is a great outing for families living in or visiting California's Eastern Sierras! CDFW's Fishing Passport staff will be there equipped with California Fishing Passports for everyone, and stamps for each fish caught. The 26th Annual Kid's Fishing Festival was again held in the high Sierras community of Mammoth Lakes at Snowcreek Resort. CDFW provided loaner rods and bait, California Fishing Passports, passport stamps and California Finfish and Shellfish Identification books. Berkley provides the bait, along with tackle for raffle prizes. Additional Information, November 14, 2015 This organization is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. Horseshoe Lake, Chico 25th Annual California Kid's Fishing Derby Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach The 26th Annual California Kid's Fishing Derby on the Seal Beach Pier is free and open to kids to 15 years old and under. Dozens of kids showed up to participate, catch fish, win prizes and generally have a great time! Mt. With over 40 different organizations represented, there is something for everyone! Fishing 6. Davis Art Center, Davis A San Diego sport fishing tradition, Day at the Docks is held each year against the colorful and dynamic backdrop of the world-renowned sport fishing fleet on San Diego Bay, and attracts tens of thousands of fishing enthusiasts and families to the sport fishing landings in Point Loma. Fishermen and seafood vendors provide thousands of festival-goers with live lobster, crab, prawns, BBQ albacore, clam chowder, fish tacos, seafood gumbo and other prepared dishes. The Berkley fishing tackle company provided all bait as well as some complete fishing rod and reel packages for prizes. Trophies were awarded to the winning participants in each age group. California Fishing Passports are provided to all attendees and fishing passport stamps are given for each new species caught. Ocean Fishing Event La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch, Lake Elsinore Everyone who fishes receives Fishing Passports, the California Fin Fish and Shellfish Identification book. Trinidad Pier, Trinidad The Berkley fishing tackle company provides all bait as well as some complete fishing rod and reel packages for prizes. Trinidad Pier, Trinidad "Fish for Life!" This annual event is held as a fundraiser for the Salmon Restoration Association, which helps to fund watershed restoration efforts. 25th Annual Return of the Salmon Festival Free lunches are served to all. Young anglers caught lots of interesting fish, won prizes and generally had a great time! Santa Barbara Harbor Festival Food and drinks are provided, plus Catalina Offshore are there cooking fish tacos for the young anglers. Look for details about the 2021 Derby soon! It is the West Coast's largest public celebration of sportfishing and signals the official start of Southern California's spring saltwater fishing season. Kids and their parents attended this event, which was so successful that we expect it to be back again next year. This organization is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. Youth from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area attend this fun event. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, Dana Point Kid's Fishing Day August 9, 2012 California Department of Fish and Wildlife reps provided some loaner rods and bait, California Fishing Passports, passport stamps and California Finfish and Shellfish Identification books and were available to answer any questions and help identify fish. Mammoth Lakes Kids Fishing Festival Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs This organization is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. Trout fishing starts at 6:00 a.m. and a free lunch is prepared by the San Diego Anglers club. The largest outdoor sportsmen's exposition in the north state, this is a very popular show and includes a free Youth Fair for kids 12 and under, including a large pond full of rainbow trout stocked by the CDFW. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville Ocean Fishing Event ", July 29, 2017 Additional Information, January 8-11, 2015 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville Bring your favorite “secret” catfish bait, but please, no lead sinkers at Horseshoe Lake. CDFW's California Fishing Passport program gives each participant a California Fishing Passport, an California Finfish and Shellfish Identification book, and stamps for each of the different species caught. This organization is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. CDFW's California Fishing Passport program again joined the International Game Fish Association and the United Pier & Shore Anglers of California for their fourth Young Angler Tournament series event of the year at the Marin Rod and Gun Club Pier. Open to everyone! The event was co-sponsored by the International Wildlife Fish Association and the United Pier & Shore Anglers of California. trips are some of the most unique and special events held all year. Shelter Island Pier, San Diego "Great Opportunities" Ocean Fishing Event Free lunches are served to all. This FREE event will have fishing for kids 15 and under, lessons on casting and cleaning and cooking your catch, crafts, dissections and microscope exhibits, a trout touch pool, trout tastings, fish feeding, and more! Watch a Video, August 20, 2017 The focus is to get kids interested and involved in the many outdoor activities available right in our own back yards. Additional Information, June 21, 2014 Prizes. This organization is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. Additional Information, March 5-9, 2014 Everyone who fishes received Fishing Passports, the California Fin Fish and Shellfish Identification book. California Fishing Passports are provided to all attendees and fishing passport stamps are given for each new species caught. Anglers and hunters will be able to purchase their licenses for the year at the CDFW booth, where staff and wardens will also be available for questions and information. Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 7:00 AM. CDFW reps provide some loaner rods and bait, California Fishing Passports, fishing passport stamps and California Finfish and Shellfish Identification books and are available to answer any questions and help identify fish. Additional Information, June 3, 2017 More than 1,000 kids attended and nearly every child caught fish! This was another great outing for families in the Eastern Sierras! Additional Information, April 19, 2015 IGFA/UPSAC Junior Angler Series: Avila Pier Kids Derby Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, Dana Point Bass Lake Fishing Derby Coleman National Fish Hatchery, Anderson CDFW's Fishing in the city program provides instruction, bait, California Fishing Passports, passport stamps and California Finfish and Shellfish Identification books. CDFW's California Fishing Passport program gives each participant a California Fishing Passport, an California Finfish and Shellfish Identification book, and stamps for each of the different species caught. Prizes were given to anglers in each age group, as well as lots of raffle prizes to all entrants. Kids can even have their catfish cleaned for free. August 4, 2012 Participants must be 15 years old or younger. View previous event photos. Their motto: "We're Spreading the Love One Boat at a Time!" June 23, 2012 Trophies are awarded to the winning participants in each age group. Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day is a totally free event open to the public. Additional Information Registration at the entrance to Seal Beach Pier runs 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and fishing continues until 12:00 p.m. Free refreshments are provided. The California Fishing Passport Program joined forces with the International Wildlife Fish Association and the San Diego Sportfishing Council to host a day of pier fishing from the Shelter Island Pier in San Diego. The Sacramento River provides the perfect riverfront venue for the oldest bass fishing event on the west coast and a family-oriented Fall festival including a midway with carnival rides, food, drink, live entertainment, car show and fireworks. You can also pick up a copy of the California Fishing Passport and get your passport stamped! trips are some of the most unique and special events held all year. Kids 14 and under were invited to Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park for a chance at the 8,000 pounds of channel catfish that were planted for the event. Additional Information, April 26-27, 2014 The event was free to the public and co-sponsored with the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and the United Pier & Shore Anglers of California (UPSAC). Trophies are awarded to the winning anglers in each age group. Mammoth Lakes Kids Fishing Festival Bishop and Mammoth Additional Information, August 6, 2014 More than 1,700 kids and adults attended this year and nearly every child caught a big fish! Kid's Fishing Day Fort Bragg This organization is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. Additional Information. Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach Shasta Fish Hatchery stocked three ponds with trout for this fun annual event, and lots of volunteers were on hand to help with everyone's fishing questions. Register early to guarantee your spot. The Fred Hall Del Mar Show is a smaller version of the Long Beach show but also includes trout fishing supplied by CDFW and casting lessons for the kids. Everyone who fishes received Fishing Passports, the California Fin Fish and Shellfish Identification book. This is the largest outdoor sportfishing show in Southern California. Fort Bragg trips are some of the most unique and special events held all year. All anglers who successfully catch a fish also receive a stamp in their passport books. Photos Available, October 1, 2016 This program is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. Eastern Sierra Trout Season Opener Watch a Video, August 13, 2016 Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach Each angler will receive a California Fishing Passport and stamps for each fish caught. A San Diego sportfishing tradition, Day at the Docks is held each year against the colorful and dynamic backdrop of the world-renowned sportfishing fleet on San Diego Bay, and again attracted thousands of fishing enthusiasts and families to the sportfishing landings in Point Loma. A large variety of vendors offer their wares, the Maritime Museum shows films and exhibits, and touch tanks with live fish and invertebrates are available, in addition to tall ship tours, free boat rides, live local entertainment, and dockside tours. California Fishing Passports and California Finfish and Shellfish Identification books were provided to all participants, and passports were stamped for each type of fish caught. 100,000th Child Served - Friends of Rollo Celebration View previous event photos. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Last year, more than 200 kids (15 years and younger) and their families came out for this festive annual event. "Fish for Life!" These "Fish for Life!" If you have not received a tournament permit for dates agreed upon at the annual tournament draw, please contact Max Fish at 916-375-5484 or max.fish@wildlife.ca.gov. Additional Information. is a wonderful non-profit organization headquartered in Southern California with a charter to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by inviting them out on the water to enjoy a complimentary half-day deep sea fishing trip. If you missed this special event last year, please try to attend this year. August 26-27, 2017 Huntington Beach Huck Finn Fishing Derby Additional Information, March 4-8, 2015 If you missed this special event this year, please try to attend next year. Fred Hall Fishing, Tackle, Boat and Travel Show Fish for Life Ocean Fishing Event The focus was to get kids interested and involved in the many outdoor activities available right in our own back yards. October 17, 2015 aboard the F/V Dana Pride out of Dana Wharf Sportfishing for a day of fishing. Watch a Video. Marin Rod and Gun Club is a wonderful non-profit organization headquartered in Southern California with a charter to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by inviting them out on the water to enjoy a complimentary deep sea fishing trip. Their motto: "We're Spreading the Love One Boat at a Time! June 8, 2013 Last year these included leopard sharks, sea perch and jacksmelt, among others. Then local fishing pros teach the fishing skills and techniques needed to help them become successful anglers. More than 200 kids (15 years and younger) and their families come out for this festive annual event. Fish for Life! CDFW's California Fishing Passport will again join the non-profit organization "Fish for Life!" Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar Mt. Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery, Mount Shasta Purchase a California State Fishing License Annual Fishing Seasons Trout November through April Catfish May through September Night Fishing Regional Parks offers seasonal night fishing. CDFW's California Fishing Passport Program will also partner with Friends of Rollo and Boy Scout Troop 324 to take anglers out for a fishing trip aboard the F/V Daily Double out of Point Loma Sportfishing. August 11, 2012 This annual event is held as a fundraiser for the Salmon Restoration Association, which helps to fund watershed restoration efforts. Borrowing gear is contingent on going through the DFW fishing learning stations the morning of the event. This first event of the Young Angler Tournament series at the Berkeley Pier on San Francisco Bay was co-sponsored by the International Wildlife Fish Association and the United Pier & Shore Anglers of California. CDFW provided the latest information about California's red abalone population, a favorite with freedivers, and copies of the California Fishing Passport. The young anglers received CDFW's California Fishing Passports and California Finfish and Shellfish ID books and got their passports stamped. This annual "Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs" event continues to be one of the largest single-day children's fishing events in the entire United States! This event coincides with lobster season and features local commercial fishermen offering the Santa Barbara Channel's freshest seafood. Registration begins at 7:30 am and the contest begins at 9:00 a.m. All entrants receive a free goodie bag, loaner rods (if needed), and bait. If you would still like to register to participate in the 2020 BJD Raffle, you can do that online at www.bishopvisitor.com or in person at the Bishop Chamber of Commerce – 690 N. Main Street.. Bishop, California invites anglers of all ages to fish Pleasant Valley Reservoir and the Lower Owens River near, each vying for their …