Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park will host its annual Veterans Day Weekend Catfish Derby this weekend, officials said Wednesday.
The event begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, with adults’ and children’s prizes awarded for the heaviest catches among the over 4,000 pounds of catfish being stocked into the lake, according to Riverside County officials.
“This fishing derby is a wonderful way to show our appreciation for veterans and families,” Supervisor V. Manuel Perez said in a statement.
The park also offered free camping for veterans between Friday and Sunday with the code “Vet24” and a buy-one, get-one-free multi-night offer across the weekend status with the code “Derby24,” valid regardless of service status.
State fishing licenses are required for participants over 15 years old.
Registration for the event is free and can be completed ahead of time at tinyurl.com/CAHDerby2024. The aforementioned discount codes can be applied at 800-234-7275.