# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Clear Lake Opening and Fishing Derby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Attention anglers and outdoor enthusiasts! Clear Lake invites you to kick off the fishing season with one of the most anticipated outdoor traditions of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman chasing the big one or simply enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends, Clear Lake Opening Day offers something for everyone.

The Clear Lake Recreation Area is open to off-duty Fairchild Air Force Base personnel including:
* Active Duty
* Retired Military
* National Guard
* Reservists
* DoD Civilian Employees
* Family members with base access

Join the excitement of the Opening Day Fish Derby, beginning at midnight April 25 and running until noon.

Gates open at midnight to allow dock fishermen and early boat launches.

Participation is free. Simply bring any size fish to the weigh station located on the north side of the Clear Lake Lodge between 6am–12pm.

Divisions include:
* 0–10 Child
* 11–17 Youth
* 18+ Adult

Multiple prizes will be awarded in each division for the largest fish.

Winners will be announced around 12:15pm after all fish have been measured and recorded.

Anglers are encouraged to bring all fish to the weigh station regardless of size for Washington Fish & Wildlife tracking purposes.

A valid fishing license is required.

Reservations for the 2026 season open April 1 from 8am–4pm.

Call 509-299-5129 to reserve:
* RV Sites
* Cabins
* Tent Sites
* Yurt
* Picnic Areas

Clear Lake also offers boat rentals including:
* 20 ft Pontoon
* 20 ft Deck Boat
* 19 ft Princecraft

A $50 deposit is required for reserved boats. Reserving ahead allows you to avoid launch-day lines and sleep in.

Opening Day Boat Special:
Opening Day features half-price rentals on all large boats from 6am–5pm.

Available boats include:
* Pontoons
* Deck Boats
* Ski Boats

Boat rentals are first-come, first-served, unless you reserve one of the three reservable boats ahead of time.

(All other equipment rents at the normal rate.)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cheney/clear-lake-opening-and-fishing-derby/200029891821830
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029891821830?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cheney-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cheney
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 14824 S Clear Lake Rd, Cheney, WA 99004-9276, United States
- **lat**: 47.51862
- **long**: -117.69266
- **full address**: 14824 S Clear Lake Rd, Cheney, WA 99004-9276, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Fairchild FUN - 92 FSS (https://allevents.in/org/fairchild-fun-92-fss/17655282)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 14824 S Clear Lake Rd, Cheney, WA 99004-9276, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Fairchild FUN - 92 FSS
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Clear Lake Opening and Fishing Derby ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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