Visalia Games: Fishing Derby

Name: Visalia Games: Fishing Derby
Start: 2026-04-17
Location: Plaza Park, 1800 Plaza Dr

Apr

Date

17 Apr (Friday)

Time

Friday

Venue

Plaza Park, 1800 Plaza Dr

Visalia, CA, United States

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The Visalia Games: Fishing Derby is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at Plaza Park in Visalia, CA. This event, part of the newly rebranded Visalia Games (formerly the Visalia Senior Games), is a competitive fishing tournament specifically for anglers aged 50 and older.

If you are looking for youth-focused events, Visalia Parks & Recreation also hosts separate derbies:

Would you like the registration link or details on other Visalia Games events like the Golf Challenge or Pickleball?

Event Details

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•Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 2026. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM, and the competition starts at 9:00 AM.

•Location: Plaza Park - Treaster Pond, 1800 S Plaza Dr, Visalia, CA 93277.

•Registration: The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

•Cost: There is a $15.00 event fee. Notably, the standard Visalia Games athlete fee is waived for 2026 thanks to sponsorship from Kaweah Health.

•Divisions: Participants compete in four age-based divisions: 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and 80+.

•Awards: Medals are awarded for the highest total stringer weight in each division. There is also a special award for the "Biggest Fish" caught during the derby.

•Requirements: Anglers are expected to bring their own fishing gear, including poles, bait, tackle, and stringers.

•Youth Trout Derby: Typically held earlier in the year (e.g., February) for ages 3–15.

•Annual Kids Fishing Derby: Often scheduled in January and June at Plaza Park Pond for minors aged 15 and younger.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026