San Jacinto/ Hemet Valley Kids Fishing Tournament

04/24/2026

Hey local businesses! Want to team up and make something awesome happen? Jump in like so many local sponsors did this year and let's chat!

We’re always looking for fun, creative ways to grow our annual Kids Fishing Tournament—and we’d love to collaborate with you! Whether it’s sponsoring, donating, or bringing a unique idea to the table, we’re all ears.

Our goal is simple: get more kids outside, smiling, and making unforgettable memories by the water.

If you’re interested in being part of something special, send us a message here or reach out anytime at [email protected].

Let’s continue to build community all while having a blast with the kids. Can't wait to hear from you!

04/16/2026

Another news story just launched! Check it out! 🎣 "Free Kids Fishing Tournament draws hundreds to San Jacinto Lakes"

SAN JACINTO — More than 600 people gathered Saturday, March 28, at the Golden Era Golf Course for the Free Kids Fishing Tournament Inc., where young anglers pulled in 141 fish during a day focused on family, community and outdoor fun. The event, open to children ages 6 to 15, featured lakes stocke...

04/06/2026

Hey Anglers!
The tournament made the newspaper! Click the link below to read the full story! 🗞️

"San Jacinto, CA – Families, community groups, and volunteers came together on Saturday, March 28, for a fun-filled and memorable Free Kids Fishing Tournament held at the lakes of the Golden Era Golf Course."

EXCEED artists with developmental disabilities showcased their work at the annual Art in the Park exhibition at the Hemet Public Library.

04/05/2026

Did you know that Kids Free Fishing Tournament Inc. is a 501(C)3 Nonprofit? If you didn't, now you do! Because we're a nonprofit, any type of give is tax deductible. That's huge for KFFT and any business that helps us reach our mission.

Our team of volunteers reached out to all different companies near and far to ask for tax deductible donations and sponsorships. We rounded up many wonderful sponsors this year and a big donation came from . They paid for and shipped us 2000 juicy red worms as soon as they heard kids fishing tournament. That meant they got to help get kids back outside and into making some epic memories!

DMF stands for Do More Fishing and that is exactly what everyone should be doing more of. DMF bait is stocked at Bass Pro Shop, Walmart and many other retailers. If you're in need of bait, be sure to check out their selection, you won't be disappointed! Grab your gear and some DMF bait and get back outside! Thank you DMF Bait Co. for your generous donation, the kids sure appreciated it, and so did the fish! 🎣

03/30/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our Free Kids Fishing Tournament on Saturday March 28th!

The event hosted hundreds of anglers and their families for a day out on the lakes with close to 80 sponsors this year. More than 20 children won prizes and every angler went home with a goodie bag and a tshirt. Disneyland tickets, trophies, fishing experiences and more were won by those who landed the heaviest fish or a specially marked fish. Everyone enjoyed a complimentary breakfast and lunch and there were many booths and local vendors out on the golf course to enjoy and explore.

Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces and so many from this community come together makes all the hard work putting together this event more than worth it. So many hours of fishing, learning, and community and we couldn't have done it without each of you.

Be sure to check in for photos and more recap from Saturday's event coming soon and feel free to share your photos in the comments. We love to hear about and see all the fun each of you had. Again, we want to thank our generous sponsors, volunteers, and families for making it an unforgettable day! We already can't wait for next year!

PS - if you found a key fob that belongs to a Nissan with some sparkles and a happy face, please call 760-250-7216 so we can get them picked up. Thank you!

03/28/2026

Good morning ANGLERS! It's TOURNAMENT day!! We can't wait to see all the fun you and your families have! 🎣

Just a reminder that parking will be at the stop light on State and Soboba Rd. There will be no parking at the Clubhouse. A light breakfast bag will be provided and we also have limited bait available. Check in starts at 7am and you must be pre-registered. There will be no entry without confirmed pre-registration.

The event will start promptly at 8am with a wonderful aerobatic plane flyover and the national anthem. And then it's go time! See you soon!

03/19/2026

Hey Anglers!

For those who already registered and received confirmation, please check your email for a new waiver that must be submitted prior to the event.

*This is NOT a registration link*

The waiver on your original registration is now void and a new one must be completed to finalize your registration. Don't wait! Let's avoid long lines at the gate! 🎣

03/15/2026

Dear Anglers,

Official Tournament Rules are now available! A confirmation email was also sent to each registered angler and their families. Check your emails for tournament details and reach out if you have any questions. If your family cannot make it to the event please let us know so we can give those spots to another wait-listed family. We appreciate your help making sure all spots are filled.

Thank you!
Kids Free Fishing Tournament Inc - An Official 501(C)3 Nonprofit

03/03/2026

Did you fish the tournament last year and have the BEST time? We sure hope so!

If you haven’t experienced our Kids Free Fishing Tournament yet, just take a look at all these smiles! From first catches to big “fish tales,” last year was packed with excitement, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

We’re already counting down the days until the tournament — and we literally can’t wait!

Check out these photos from last year and click the link below to see even more tournament day fun!

https://www.flipsnack.com/7D6D8F99E8C/2025_brochure_single-pages_muriel/full-view.html

We can't wait to see registered anglers and their families on March 28th. Get your gear ready kids - tournament day is coming in hot! 🎣💙

02/09/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS FULL! 🚨

Wow — the response to our 2026 Kids Fishing Tournament has been incredible!

Registration is now officially CLOSED, and we can’t wait to welcome all our young anglers and their families for an unforgettable day on the water. Get ready for fishing fun, big smiles, prizes, food, and lots of great memories on March 28th! 🎣

Thank you all for the amazing support — we’re so excited to see you there! Missed it this time? We hope to see you in 2027! Be sure to follow our page so you don’t miss future events!.

02/08/2026

Ready, Set, Reel! 🎣

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/02/05/free-fishing-tournament-for-san-jacinto-valley-kids-is-set