Isabella Lake Fishing Derby

04/25/2026

🎣🏁 And just like that… the 2026 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is in the books! 🏁🎣

What a weekend. What a turnout. What a *haul*.

🐟 **191 tagged trout caught**
💵 **$41,670 paid out**
💥 Including **ALL THREE $10,000 tagged trout** being reeled in… yes, every last one of them!

Now the tackle boxes are packed, the stories are already growing longer… and we’re full steam ahead toward **2027** 🚀

But before we cast into next year, we want to hear from YOU:

👇 **What was your favorite part of this year’s derby?**
👇 **What would you love to see different (or even better) next year?**

Your feedback helps shape this event into something bigger, better, and even more unforgettable each year.

🎣 Drop your thoughts below and let’s start building 2027 together!

03/31/2026

🎣🏆 **35TH ISABELLA LAKE FISHING DERBY — FINAL RESULTS ARE IN!** 🏆🎣

What started with a few casts turned into a full-blown legend of a weekend… and these numbers tell the story 👇

🐟 **191 Tagged Trout Caught**
💵 **$41,670 Paid Out in Tagged Trout Prizes**
🎯 **Blind Bogey Total: $3,525**

🏆 **Big Winners:**
• 🌅 Early Bird: **Justin B (Simi Valley)** — $500
• 🎟️ Tagged Trout 50/50: **Tyler N (Kernville)** — $422
• 📏 Longest Trout (Adult): **Rachel C (San Pedro)** — 24 3/4” + TV & Gift Card ($399)
• 📏 Longest Trout (Youth): **Tyson C (Kernville)** — 24” + TV & Gift Card ($299)

🎁 **Major Prize Highlights:**
• 🛶 Mirage Pro Angler Kayak: **Eva M (Bakersfield)** — $5,785
• 🔫 Franchi Affinity 3.0: **Virginia R (Bakersfield)** — $999
• 💰 $1,000 Cash Winner: **Dazi Harvey (Onyx)**
• 🏡 McNally’s Getaway: **Tawny G (Onyx)** — $350

🎉 **More Giveaways:**
• 🧒 Kids Giveaways: $3,400
• 🎣 Pflueger Rod & Reels: $600

💥 **TOTAL CASH & PRIZES: $58,949** 💥

From first catches to final weigh-ins, from youth anglers stealing the spotlight to seasoned pros making their move… this derby delivered memories that’ll last way longer than fishing stories usually do 😏🐟

🙏 **Thank you** to all of our incredible anglers, families, sponsors, and volunteers who made this event such a success. This doesn’t happen without you.

🎣 Until next year… keep those lines tight and your stories just a *little* exaggerated.

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

Congratulations on your new TV! Longest Trout - Adult Division - 24 3/4"

03/31/2026

Congratulations to our Mirage Pro Angler 14 kayak winner!

03/31/2026

🎉🎣 Our friend Christopher was all smiles after winning $25 in Blind Bogey today! 💰🐟

This South Fork Middle School student already knew exactly how he was going to spend his loot—he headed straight off to buy his nephew a birthday cake. 🎂❤️

Moments like this are what the Derby is all about… community, kindness, and making memories that go way beyond the lake. 🌊✨

03/30/2026

🎣⚡ Here comes another $100 Bobber Bowl trout!

This one is sponsored by Kay Thayer. 🐟💰

Less than 30 minutes left to fish… the clock is ticking and the lake is still giving! Who’s making a last-minute move? 🌊⏳🎉

03/30/2026

🎣⏳ Less than an hour left of fishing and this beauty just arrived!

Another $100 Bobber Bowl trout, sponsored by Delta Liquid Energy. 🐟💰

The clock is ticking and the fish are still biting… who’s going to sneak in one more before time runs out? 🌊