Derby Details

This is a fun Saturday event for the entire family and is part of BC’s Free Family Fishing Weekend so, provinical fishing licenses are not required.  This is a perfect time to gather the family for fishing fun and community celebration.  The boat launches will be open, or you can fish from the shore.  Be sure to leave time to browse around Main Beach as there will be activities and displays too!

By entering the Derby, you’ll be helping to control the population of Pikeminnow, a resident predator of juvenile Sockeye salmon.  Also detrimental to native species in the lake and surrounding watershed is the Smallmouth Bass, an illegally introduced species.

• The Derby is held at Main Beach,  Cultus Lake, BC
• Targeted fish are Pikeminnow and Smallmouth Bass.  Please follow all BC sport fishing regulations!
• Derby runs Dawn to 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2025.  Same day registration opens at 5:00 am, Main Beach
• Fish weigh-in starts at 12:00 noon and ends at 2:00 pm sharp.
• There will be free parking for “Registered Anglers” who arrive at the lot before 9:00 am.  If someone leaves and comes back after 9:00, they must pay.
• Derby Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for anyone under 16 years of age.
• Tickets are available at Fred’s Custom Tackle in Abbotsford and Chilliwack,  until June 13th.  After that you can get them at the Main Beach on June 14th starting at 5:00 am, or from any Lions Club Members