# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Register at troutderby.org

The Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby is an annual event that has been taking place at Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara, CA since the mid 90s. Every year, hundreds of people venture out for weekend of fun, fishing, and festivities.

The event hosts a variety of activities. People of all ages are welcome to participate. Ages 5 and up can participate in the fish weighing contest, and earn cash and fishing gear prizes. There are also several raffles, with prizes that include fishing gear, gift baskets, local restaurant gift certificates, lake cruises, and more.
Other activities include arts & crafts, workshops, bait-making stations, live music at HOOK’d bar & grill, boat rentals, an on-site disc golf course, and several biking and hiking trails surrounding Cachuma Lake.

Camping is available at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area during the event, and is booked separately through the Santa Barbara County website. Reservations fill up quick, so make sure you plan far in advance!

This is a family-friendly event, and all are welcome! We look forward to welcoming you to the Fish Derby!

The Fish Derby is a fundraiser for The Neal Taylor Nature Center, a non-profit that operates within the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area. Founded in 1988, the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is celebrating over three decades of connecting kids and adults to discovering the wonders of their own backyard – Cachuma Lake and the Santa Ynez watershed. The nature center hosts thousands of people every year and helps educate the masses about the wonders of the natural ecology and history of the Santa Ynez River Valley. Learn more about clnaturecenter.org/about
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-ynez/29th-annual-neal-taylor-nature-center-fish-derby/200029668378445
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, music, contests, sports, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, kids, trekking, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Ynez
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93105
- **lat**: 34.57617
- **long**: -119.95694
- **full address**: 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93105, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States, Santa Ynez

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby being held?
  - **A:** 29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93105, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States, Santa Ynez.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby?
  - **A:** 29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby is organized by Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Ynez, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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