California Fishing Derbies provide
opportunities for adults and
youngsters to sometimes fish for the
very first time and feel that
tap-tap on the line. From costumed
affairs such as the Huck Finn and
Becky Thacher Fishing Derby in the
Pacific Ocean off the Huntington
Beach Pier to mountain stream
fishing or Los Angeles City lakes,
the events are varied but share one
thing. All who participate, young
and old, find that three-quarters of
the earth that's covered in water
can be alluring as the lures and
bait used to catch fish in oceans,
lakes and streams.
Fishing is a huge sport in
California and derbies provide a fun
way to introduce kids to the thrill
of fishing. Often volunteers from
civic organizations or the
California Department of Fish and
Game will come and participate,
helping folks learn how to recognize
when there's something on line and
teach them the art of pulling it in
successfully. In addition to
the Huck Finn Fishing Derby, you'll
also find the
Huck Finn Jubilee Country &
Bluegrass Music annual Father's Day
weekend event.
Free pier fishing locations
Fishing Derbies include:
Fishing Derby on the Pier
Huntington
Beach Huck Finn Fishing Derby - Huntington
Beach Pier (for kids)
Lake Arrowhead Fishing Derby
Los Angeles Fishing Derby for Youth - Lincoln
Park Lake
Manhattan Beach Fishing Derby
Marina del Rey Halibut Derby
(oldest & largest tournament in
Southern California)
Seal Beach/Los Alamitos Rotary Club
Fishing Derby
Shasta Lake Trout Derby
(Sierra Madre)
Huck Finn Fishing Derby & Campout
