Welcome to the Official Site for the Douglas County
Kids' Fishing Derby

​The Kids' Fishing Derby is open to all children ages 3-12 years old,
and will take place on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th, 2025.
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
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Sunday
 Session 5  - 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Session 6 - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Session 7 - 12:30PM - 2:00PM
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Registration for the event will begin on April 1st & End on Friday, June 6th 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
as well as Every Saturday in April & May from 10:00AM - 1:00PM
in the Meadowdale Center parking lot.

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 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.




For more information, please contact
Tiffany Ellis