Held annually for over forty years, the Clearlake Oaks - Glenhaven Catfish Derby is the largest catfish tournament west of the Mississippi. Each May hundreds of of eager fishermen and women visit Clear Lake for a chance to land the BIG ONE and win one of many prizes.
The tournament features: separate divisions for adults and kids; food and entertainment; a $5,000 prize cash for the largest fish caught in the adult division; $100 for the largest fish caught in each of two kids divisions; over $10,000 total in cash and merchandise prizes.
Registration and checkin begins on Thursday of Derby week at 12:00 noon at Derby Headquarters at the Clearlake Oaks fire station, 12655 E. Highway 20. Fishing starts at noon on Friday and ends at noon on Sunday.
The 2025 Catfish Derby will be held May 16th, 17th & 18th.
Early registration by mail and online begins January 15.
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Attention Derby Entrants: If fishing from a boat, you must have a current Lake County quagga mussel inspection sticker on your vessel. More information at www.nomussels.com
Mussel inspection dogs will be used at the 2025 Catfish Derby
More information here
Download a Catfish Derby flyer here
Come join us this year for the most fun you've ever had fishing!
Contact the Catfish Derby here
2025 Catfish Derby
