Welcome to the Official Site for the Douglas County
Kids' Fishing Derby
Registration Begins
April 1, 2026
With limited space along the banks of Willow Creek, only 1500 children will be permitted to fish in the 2026 Derby.
Be sure to register early as tickets are expected to go fast !
The Kids' Fishing Derby is open to all children ages 3-12 years old,
and will take place on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026.
It is *FREE* to fish the Derby, but Pre-Registration is required to receive your child's entry ticket to one of 7 Fishing Sessions:
Saturday
Session 1 - 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Session 2 - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Session 3 - 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Session 4 - *Special Needs* 2:30PM to 4:00PM
Sunday
Session 5 - 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Session 6 - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Session 7 - 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Registration for the event will begin on April 1st & End on Friday, June 5 at 4:00PM
- at which time all sessions will close.
Only 1500* children will be permitted to fish the Derby, so be sure to register early in order to receive your desired session time.
Session tickets will be assigned on a first come-first served basis.
Please consider having a Plan A, Plan B, & Plan C of session times
in the event your first choice has filled to capacity
or you need to exchange your session ticket.
Exchanges must be made before the end of registration,
and will not be accepted on the day of the Derby.
In person registration for the Kids' Fishing Derby will take place at
1267 Highway 395 N, Suite A - Gardnerville NV 89410
Throughout the week, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Located in the Meadowdale Shopping Center
As well as every Saturday in April and May, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Northside Parking Lot - Raley's Store #0109
1363 US Highway 395 N - Gardnerville NV 89410
Registration forms can also be obtained using the download below mailed to our crew, alongside a self-addressed & stamped envelope,
and we will mail your session tickets to you.
*Forms received by mail within 2 weeks of the event will have their session tickets held at Will Call for pick-up. Our crew will notify you of your session time.
*Online registration will not be accepted for Kid Registration.
Please DO NOT email your registration form.
For more information, please contact
Tiffany Ellis
SESSION AVAILABILITY
*As of April 1, 2026*
Preschool Age: 3-5 years
Regular School Age: 6- 12 years
SATURDAY JUNE 6
Session 1: 8AM - 9:30AM
*OPEN for both age groups*
Session 2: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
*OPEN for both age groups*
Session 3: 12:30PM - 2:00PM
*OPEN for both age groups*
Session 4: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
*Special Needs* OPEN
SUNDAY JUNE 7
Session 5: 8AM - 9:30AM
*OPEN for both age groups*
Session 6: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
*OPEN for both age groups*
Session 7: 12:30PM - 2:00PM
*OPEN for both age groups*
A reserved 4th Session on Saturday is
Open to anglers of ALL ages with Special Needs
2:30PM - 4:00PM, Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Join our Red Shirt Crew every
Saturday in April & May
10AM - 1PM
in the northside parking lot of Raley's Store #0109 (Gardnerville)
for in person Kid & Volunteer Registration, as well as Raffle Ticket Sales.
1363 US Highway 395 N - Gardnerville NV 89410
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 2026
Saturday, April 4
Saturday, April 11
Saturday, April 18
Saturday, April 25
MAY 2026
Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 16
Saturday, May 23
Saturday, May 30
Additional Registration Opportunities:
Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, April 20 - Lampe Park
*Hosted by the Active 20/30 Club #85
*Closed*
Big Mama's Show & Shine - Saturday, May 10 - Lampe Park
*Hosted by Young at Heart
*Closed*
Hot Air For Hope - Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18 - Lampe Park
*Closed*
Kids and Cars Car Show - Saturday, May 31 - 9AM to 1PM
- Jacks Valley Elementary School
*Closed*
Join us the week before the Derby at Lampe Park, where our crew will be setting up for the event. We will have session tickets available until Friday June 5 at 4:00PM. Speak to one of our staff members.
Wednesday, June 3 - Lampe Park Pavilion - 9AM - 4PM
Thursday, June 4 - Lampe Park Pavilion - 9AM - 4PM
Friday, June 5 - Lampe Park Pavilion - 9AM - 4PM
Registration Dates & Locations
