

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 7th Annual Fishing Tournament
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: FISHING TOURNAMENT

7th Annual

Nisqually Valley Trout Fishing Tournament

Join the Excitement – Win Big, Support Veterans, and Make Memories!

March 28, 2026 | Lawrence Lake Public Boat Launch, Yelm, WA
Register Now – Limited Watercraft Slots!

Register Here: http://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-fishing-derby 

Why You Can't Miss It:
·      20 Tagged Trout with prizes, including a $5,000 Tagged Fish!

·      Trophies &amp; Prizes for:

·      1st &amp; 2nd Longest Fish

·      1st &amp; 2nd Most Weight on Stringer (5 Fish)

Support local veterans – all proceeds benefit community veteran programs!

Registration &amp; Fees
·      $20 Pre-registration (Ends 03/25/2026 at midnight PST)

·      $25 Register at the Lake (if space available)

·      Watercraft registration is limited to 30 slots (First come, first served)

·       Bank anglers welcome – plenty of space for shore fishing!

How to Register
1.      Click Register Here and submit your payment.

 http://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-fishing-derby 

2.      After payment, email vfwpost5580@gmail.com with:

3.      First and last name

4.      Registration category (Watercraft or Competitor Only)

5.      Your Washington Fishing License Number

Tournament Details
·      Date: March 28, 2026

·      Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

·      Location: Lawrence Lake Public Boat Launch, Yelm, WA 98597

·       Check-in opens before 8:00 AM under the VFW canopy. All anglers must check in prior to fishing.

·       No lines in the water before 8:00 AM.

·       Must be at checkout by 3:00 PM sharp to qualify! At 3:01 all Anglers that are not at registration are disqualified.

Special Notes
·      Watercraft Operators: Must complete the Aquatic Invasive Species Decontamination Report if your boat, trailer, engine, or containers have been in contact with waters outside Washington in the past 30 days. Statement to be filled at check-in.

·      Tagged Fish Rules: 20 tagged fish released somewhere in the lake before the tournament. Only registered and checked-in anglers are eligible for tagged prizes.

·      All anglers must follow current Washington state fishing rules and regulations. Review them before the tournament. https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/

Questions?
·      Email: vfwpost5580@gmail.com

·      Phone: (360) 523-2774

·      Address: 16733 103rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597

Don't miss your chance to win big and support a great cause – Register today!

We accept donations – all proceeds go to local veteran programs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/yelm/7th-annual-fishing-tournament/200029610161600
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, nonprofit, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 78

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-fishing-derby?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=yelm-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Yelm
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lake Lawrence
- **lat**: 46.853712
- **long**: -122.570121
- **full address**: Lake Lawrence, Yelm,WA,United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: VFW Post 5580 (https://allevents.in/org/vfw-post-5580/13454733)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lake Lawrence, Yelm,WA,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** VFW Post 5580
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments, nonprofit, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 7th Annual Fishing Tournament ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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