Known by many as “the largest catfish derby west of the Mississippi,” the event features an Adult Derby and a Kids Derby for those under 16 years old.
The grand prize winner of the Adult Derby will receive a cash prize of $4,000 (based on minimum of 350 adult entries) and the winner of the Kids Derby will receive a Nintendo Wii System.
Derby headquarters will be located at the Clearlake Oaks Fire Station, 12655 East Highway 20, and will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Derby headquarters also will be open for preregistration from noon to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. No registrations will be accepted after 11 p.m. on Friday.
Registration for the Adult Derby is $45 ($40 for those who preregister on Thursday). Registration for the Kids Derby is $10.
Proceeds from the event benefit community projects.
For applications, call (888) CL-DERBY, (707) 998-1006; for information, (707) 998-3795, www.clearlakeoaks.org.
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