28th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sat, Apr 26 All day
Sun, Apr 27 All day
Address (map)
2265 CA-154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Venue (website)
Lake Cachuma
The Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby is an annual event that has been taking place at Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara, CA since the mid 90s. Every year, hundreds of people venture out for weekend of fun, fishing, and festivities.
The event hosts a variety of activities. People of all ages are welcome to participate. Ages 5 and up can participate in the fish weighing contest, and earn cash and fishing gear prizes. There are also several raffles, with prizes that include fishing gear, gift baskets, local restaurant gift certificates, lake cruises, and more.
Other activities include arts & crafts, workshops, bait-making stations, live music at HOOK’d bar & grill, boat rentals, an on-site disc golf course, and several biking and hiking trails surrounding Cachuma Lake.
Camping is available at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area during the event, and is booked separately through the Santa Barbara County website. Reservations fill up quick, so make sure you plan far in advance!
This is a family-friendly event, and all are welcome! We look forward to welcoming you to the Fish Derby!