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A white sturgeon caught and release 40" to 60" gets a ticket for the drawing.

Weighmaster must witness Release and Health of the Sturgeon.

Weighmaster decision is final.

NOT A TARGET DERBY - CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY

Entry fee is $25.  100% of the entry fees are paid in cash prizes (1st place through 5th place).   Additional prizes awarded at the Pre-Derby Seminar (see details below) and at Weigh-In are courtesy of our sponsors. 

All entries/registrations must be submitted in person and paid in cash at one of the two official locations: 

Late Entries at Pre Derby Seminar

Pittsburg Yacht Club 3 Marina Blvd. 

Pittsburg CA 94565 

January 26, 2024 5pm to 7 pm

The goal of the Kids Division is to teach children that fishing can be fun and that it is also fun and good to release fish. Kids registration is FREE and all they have to do to be entered into the Kids Division drawing is to catch and release any fish (any species, any size). We will draw names from a hat full of all the kids’ names that released any fish for the prizes.

With the help from our sponsors and supporters there will be enough prizes so that every kid goes home with something!  We do our best to make sure that the kids have a great time and learn something about our fishery. Starting in 2023 and expanded thru 2024 kids will also be able to fish from Pittsburg Marina!!! 

KID'S DIVISION PIER FISHING!!!

No Boat Required & Gear and Instruction is Available for All Kids!!!!

This year we will be expanding our Pier Fishing program for the Kid's Division!  We will provide instruction and assistance for all kids, and can also provide fishing gear at no charge.  Pier Officials will also be able to assist with the netting of fish.  Children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian (16 years of age or older). Please see the 2018 Kids Rules for more information.

Friday, January 26, 2024- 6:00 - 9:00 pm   The top Sturgeon Pro's will lead a panel revealing their secrets to finding and landing Sturgeon, including Q&A from the audience.  The evening will include lots of great raffle prizes. 

Fishing License & Sturgeon Report Card

ADULTS:  You MUST get your Fishing License and Sturgeon Report Card BEFORE Derby Day!  The Bait Shops will have hundreds of people in line to buy bait.  They will NOT be able to provide Fishing Licenses or Sturgeon Cards on Derby Day.  Do NOT expect to get a Fishing License or Sturgeon Report Card at any of the bait shops on Derby Day! 

KIDS:  The Kid's Division of the Derby is, "KIDS CATCH AND RELEASE ANY FISH DERBY" and the idea is for kids to have fun fishing.  To be entered in the drawing they only need to catch and release any fish (Bass, Flounder, Kingfish, Bullhead, whatever).  If you will have children (under 16) fishing with you, they do NOT need a Fishing License.  Because they are targeting other fish (any fish) AND must release any fish they catch, they do NOT need to get a Sturgeon Report Card.