Join the 11th Annual Dream Extreme Fishing Derby at Lake Elsinore!
Gear up for the ultimate angling adventure at the 11th Annual Dream Extreme Fishing Derby! Hosted at the picturesque Launch Pointe Recreation Destination & RV Resort on May 18, 2024, this thrilling event welcomes teams of two for a day of intense competition and incredible prizes.
How to Participate
Get a fishing partner!
For just $120 per team, anglers can enter the competition and try their luck at landing the biggest catch.
Get a Vessel!
Fishing must be done from a vessel– bring your boats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, float tubes, or any other floating vessel.
Catch Fish!
A whopping $15,000 in cash and prizes awaits the winners! The stakes are high, and the rewards are even higher.
Species on the HOOK!
Five challenging species await your skills:
- Bass
- Catfish
- Wiper
- Crappie
- Carp
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice angler, there's a catch for everyone at this year's event.
Watch the Action!
Don't miss the excitement! The Dream Extreme Fishing Derby will be broadcast on Angler Chronicles on Bally Sports West, ensuring that the thrill of the competition reaches audiences far and wide.
Ready to make a splash at the Dream Extreme Fishing Derby? Mark your calendars for May 18, 2024, and get your team registered for an unforgettable day of fishing, camaraderie, and the chance to reel in the big one!
Sponsor the Action!
The Dream Extreme Fishing Derby offers a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to align with an exciting event that celebrates community, outdoor recreation, and competitive spirit. As a sponsor, your brand will gain exposure to a diverse audience of fishing enthusiasts, creating lasting impressions and building positive associations.
Title Sponsor
"Bass Sponsor" - $5,000
- Top Billing on Print Advertisements Promoting the 11th Annual Fishing Derby
- Inclusion of Derby Marketing
- Luxury Suite (10 people) at Storm Baseball for any Single Home Game (2024 Season)
- Team Entry into 2024 Fishing Derby ($120 value)
- Your Company Logo on the Fishing Derby Website
- Brand Mentions (@) on Social Media Announcements
- Featured Company Logo Placement in all Available Promotional Efforts
- And any Other Listed Items in Lower Levels
"Catfish Sponsor" - $2,500
- Four Premium Tickets to any Storm Stadium Home Game
- Launch Pointe Gift Basket
- Team Entry into the 11th Annual Fishing Derby ($120 value)
- Your Company Logo on the Fishing Derby Website
- Brand Mentions on Social Media Announcements
- Logo on Poster Signage
- Featured Logo Placement in all Available Promotional Efforts
- And any Other Listed Items in Lower Level
"Wiper Sponsor" - $1,000
- Dinner for Two at Bobber on the Lake (2) Entrees and (2) Beverages
- Four Premium Tickets to any Storm Baseball Home Game (2024 season)
- Your Company Logo on the Fishing Derby Website
- Brand mentions on Social Media Announcements
- Logo on Poster Signage
- Logo Placement in all Available Promotional Efforts
"Crappie Sponsor" - $500
- Two Premium Tickets to any Storm Baseball Home Game (2024 Season)
- Your Company Logo on the Fishing Derby Website
- Logo on Poster Placement in all Available Promotional Efforts
"Carp Sponsor" - $100:
- Two Premium Tickets to any Storm Baseball Home Game (2024 season)
2024 Sponsors
Prizes
$15,000 in Cash and Prizes
Side pots can be purchased online or the day of the Derby. Side pots are for each species, $10 entry per team for each species side pot, or $50 for all species. 100% of the species side pot goes to the largest fish caught in that species (by weight). If no fish is caught in that species' side pot, the money for that side pot will be rolled into the main Derby prize.
Rules for the Special Tagged Fish:
$10,000 Big Fish Challenge
(Sponsored by the Bobber on the Lake)
- Registration of $20 per individual angler or 2-Person Angler Team is required to be eligible.
- The individual angler or angler team that catches the specially tagged fish will need to bring the fish (tagged attached) to the weigh station unaltered, to be considered a valid fish. Once verified, the individual angler or angler team will receive $10,000.00 to be paid following the Derby.
- $10,000 Fish Challenge is ONLY VALID FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL DREAM EXTREME FISHING DERBY!
- If the Tagged fish is not caught during the Derby but caught following the Derby, the fish can be brought to the General Store at Launch Pointe (32040 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore CA 92530), the angler will have the opportunity to select an envelope good for up to $50 in cash or Launch Pointe value.
$1,000 3 - Tagged Fish Challenge
(Sponsored by the Launch Pointe and Golden State Bait)
- Registration of $10 per individual angler or 2-Person Angler Team is required to be eligible.
- The individual angler or angler team that catches one or all three specially tagged fish will need to bring the fish (tag attached) to the weigh station unaltered, to be considered a valid fish.
- The individual angler or angler team will have the opportunity to select one of several envelopes. Each envelope will have a cash value between $500 and $1,000 dollars.
- If the Tagged fish is not caught during the Derby but caught following the Derby, the fish can be brought to the General Store at Launch Pointe (32040 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore CA 92530), the angler will have the opportunity to select an envelope good for up to $50 in cash or Launch Pointe value.
Order of Events
- 5:00 AM - Check - In Begins
- Vessel Inspections in order of Launching
- 6:00 AM - First Wave
- 6:10 AM - Second Wave
- 9:00 AM Weigh-In Opens
- 2:00 PM Weigh-In Closes
- 4:00 PM Closing Banquet and Awards
2024 DERBY RULES
1. GENERAL- Fishing Derby times are 6am-2pm on Saturday May 18th, with a banquet and awards taking place directly after. Fish must be weighed at the Launch Pointe Weigh Stations by the end of the time limit. Scales will close at 2pm of the Derby. Any team failing to weigh their fish caught will be disqualified. All entries will be based on individual specie weight, in case of a tie; length will be the determining factor. Cancellation decisions will be made by Derby officials, Launch Pointe, and/or the CDFW. It is the Angler’s responsibility to return to the Dock and weigh fish by determined time.
2. ENTRY FEE- $120 per team or $60 per individual team. A team may consist of one or two members. All team members must fish together i.e., use the same boat etc. Passengers are not allowed in boat. Registrations are completed online (http://lefishingderby.com) or in person on the day of the Derby, Saturday, May 18th.
3. VESSEL TYPES- Approved vessels can include boats, jet skis, kayaks float tubes, stand-up paddle boards, or properly safe floating devices. All vessels must meet Lake Elsinore City regulation and California specifications. Life jackets (Coast Guard Approved) must be worn when the boat is on plane.
4. WEIGH-INS- All fish must be caught in a sporting method consistent with Lake Elsinore Lake rules and CA department of fish and wildlife regulations. Live or dead bait may be used to catch all qualifying species EXCEPT BASS. Only Bass that are alive will be weighed. Teams may weigh in up to one fish per category; Bass (must be minimum 12 inches in length), Wiper (must be minimum 12 inches in length), Crappies (any size), Catfish (any size), and Carp (any size). Measuring will be on a flat board with mouth closed (will fan or pinch tale). Teams weighing in a short fish will be accessed a ¼ lb. penalty. Teams bringing more than one fish per category to the scales will be disqualified. A penalty of ¼ lb. per dead Bass will be deducted from total weight. You must cull your fish, no culling at the ramp. Teams returning to the checkpoint late will lose 1 lb. per minute up to fifteen minutes, after that you will be disqualified.
5. PAYOUTS- Teams will meet back at The Bobber Restaurant at Launch Pointe where prizes will be awarded on Saturday, May 18th at the Banquet following the Derby. Prize money will be contingent upon entries. Monies for prizes may increase depending upon the number of entries. There is also a side pot of $10.00 per species, or $50 for all species; overall big fish will be paid out. There will be no team weight category. All fish entered are subject to examination by fisheries, biologists, and derby officials. Weigh-in station will be provided at Launch Pointe. All teams must report with derby officials on Saturday afternoon no later than 2pm.
6. INSURANCE- Please recognize and acknowledge that boating and fishing can be dangerous. You are entering this fishing Derby at your own risk. We recommend that you have sufficient health, accident, and liability insurance to cover any bodily or property injury claim that could arise from participation in this event.
7. LIABILITY- By entering this fishing Derby, you hereby give consent to release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless City of Lake Elsinore, its officers, directors, sponsors, or hosts of any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action, which are related to or anyway connected, to my participation in this event.
8. DISQUALIFICATION- Grounds of disqualification include any insufficient funds or violations of any Riverside County/ California fishing or boating safety regulations.
Photos of Dream Extreme Past!
Council Bob Magee on AC Radio!
Councilmember Bob Magee on the Angler Chronicles Radio Show, talking about his “Go To” bait for fishing Lake Elsinore, Bite On!
Someone ask for a toad!!!
This Catfish was a BIG CATCH in the 2023 Derby! Think the scale was big enough?
...and the number says?!?!?!
Anglers bring their fish into the “weigh station” hoping to get that Award winning monster. 7.27 lbs., that ain’t no sloutch!