Welcome to the Official Site for the Douglas County
Kids' Fishing Derby
Let's Go Fishing!
Registration for the 2025
Kids' Fishing Derby begins April 1st
With limited space along the banks of Willow Creek, only 1500 children will be permitted to fish in the 2025 Derby.
Be sure to register early as tickets are expected to go fast !
Visit one of the following locations to receive your session ticket!
Registration for the 2025 Kids' Fishing Derby will begin the first weekend of April, and continue until the week of the Derby. All children ages 3-12 are welcome to participate, however pre-registration is required to receive your child(ren)'s session ticket.
Registration forms & Session Tickets can be obtained at:
AJ's Stoves, ask for Tiffany or Krystle
1267 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Suite A, Gardnerville, NV 89410
-Monday through Friday, 9AM - 5PM
Forms can also be mailed in to:
Kids' Fishing Derby
PO Box 626
Gardnerville, NV 89410
with a *self-addressed envelope to receive your session tickets by way of mail.
Forms received within 2 weeks of the Derby will have their reserved session tickets
placed at Will Call for pick-up.
Contact Tiffany Ellis at KFDMediaTeam@gmail.com for more information.
Registration Dates & Locations
Registration for the Kids' Fishing Derby will begin on Tuesday, April 1st
and end at 4:00PM on Friday, June 6th.
Join our Red Shirt Crew every Saturday in April & May from 10AM - 1PM
for in person Kid & Volunteer Registration, as well as Raffle Ticket Sales.
Remember, It is FREE to fish the Derby!
However, Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at
$2 ea. or 6 for $10.
Cash & Check Sales Only.
APRIL
Saturday, April 5
Saturday, April 12
Saturday, April 19
Saturday, April 26
MAY
Saturday, May 3
Saturday, May 10
Saturday, May 17
Saturday, May 24
Saturday, May 31
Also Join Us Sunday, April 20th at Lampe Park directly following
the 20/30 Club's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
All registration forms received by mail 2 weeks prior to the event will have their session tickets held at Will Call for Pick Up
