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51st Annual Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby

Start
6 Jun 2026
7:00 AM
End
7 Jun 2026
3:00 PM
Location
Burton Chace Park, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

**Early Bird** Shore/Kayak Entry – $125.00
Only valid for a Single Shore/Kayak based angler. Others will be cancelled.

Derby Entry for one individual Supports Local Youth Fishing and our White Seabass programs and CCA California advocacy.
**Early Bird** Sport Boat Entry – $125.00
This entry fee does not include the $300 Charter fee for the Betty-O. Only valid for Sport Boat anglers. Others will be cancelled.

Derby Entry for one individual Supports Local Youth Fishing and our White Seabass programs and CCA California advocacy.
**Early Bird** Team Registration – $250.00
This includes entry for 2 Anglers only, additional anglers will be $125 each. Up to 6 Anglers per team.

Derby Entries Support Local Youth Fishing and our White Seabass programs and CCA California advocacy.
Shore/Kayak Angler – $150.00
Entry for one angler in the shore-based or kayak division. Still same fishing zone. Shore-based anglers must possess a valid CA Fishing License. Anglers must weigh fish at Burton Chace Park in Marina Del Rey.

Derby Entries support Local Youth Fishing and our White Seabass programs and CCA California advocacy.
Sport Boat Entry – $150.00
This entry fee does not include the $300 Charter fee for the Betty-O. Only valid for Sport Boat anglers. Others will be cancelled.

Derby Entry for one individual Supports Local Youth Fishing and our White Seabass programs and CCA California advocacy.
Team Registration – $300.00
This includes entry for 2 Anglers only, additional anglers will be $150 each. Up to 6 Anglers per team.

Derby Entries support local youth fishing and our White Seabass programs and CCA California advocacy.
Youth Entry 12 Years Old & Under – $20.00
Valid for only Under 12 year old participants

Derby Entry for one individual Supports Local Youth Fishing and our White Seabass programs and CCA California advocacy.
Youth Entry 13-15 Years Old – $50.00
Valid only for one Youth age 13-15 Years old.

Derby Entry for one individual Supports Local Youth Fishing and our White Seabass programs and CCA California advocacy.

This 51st Annual MDR Halibut Derby is brought to you by Marina Del Rey Anglers and CCA CAL.

Open to all fishermen & fisherwomen of all ages. Boaters, Kayakers, and Shore Anglers welcome.

Charter with local boat in Marina Del Rey (Betty-O) or with 6-Pack Boat in MDR (Free Spirit)

All fishing for this event is within the Santa Monica Bay.
Entry includes membership in MDR Anglers and IGFA.

CAPTAINS MEETING FRIDAY JUNE 6 AT 6PM AT DEL REY YACHT CLUB. ONE TEAM MEMBER MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE

REGISTRATION COSTS:

EARLY BIRD: $250 PER TEAM /

$125 INDIVIDUAL/ADDITIONAL

REGULAR: $300 PER TEAM /

$150 INDIVIDUAL/ADDITIONAL

LATE: $300 PER TEAM /

$150 INDIVIDUAL/ADDITIONAL

YOUTH 12 & UNDER: $20

YOUTH 13-15 Y/O: $50

Divisions:

Heaviest Halibut (25% Live Bonus)
Heaviest Fish Overall
Heaviest White Seabass
Heaviest 5 Live Bass
Sport Boat
Shore/Kayak
Women's
Youth (<16 yrs)
Club
Small Team (2 Anglers)
Large Team (3-6 Anglers)

Prizes TBD

**NEW SIDE JACKPOTS INTRODUCED**

Special prize package for Top Youth Angler (UNDER 16 yrs)
Special prize for Top Lady Angler.
Special recognition for Top Kayak Angler.
Special recognition for Top Club representation.

The Betty O out of Marina Del Rey will also be offering a special Sat-Sun Derby charter. To inquire about the charter please call 310-600-3069. One price for Both Days starting extra early. And back to the docks for both days weigh in.

Fishing Starts at sunrise: Saturday May 31st, and ends on

Sunday June 1st, 2024 at 3 pm.

Weigh-in docks are only open:
Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Burton Chace Park
Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Burton Chace Park.

SCALES CLOSE AT 3:30PM SHARP ON SUNDAY. ANY FISH NOT ON SCALE BY THEN DOES NOT QUALIFY

The big fishing tackle raffle starts at 4 pm in the Park. Awards presentation to follow.

Note to Captains: Judge your travel time well. Remember 8 knots in the outer channel, 5 knots and "No Wake" inside the harbor. You need time to tie up and transport your fish up the dock. Judges exceptions may or may not be made by the Rules Committee. Even for extenuating conditions.

25% Bonus for Live Released fish. PLEASE keep fish alive with lots of fresh sea water.

We encourage use of IGFA recognized & approved fishing techniques with one exception, we allow the use of a treble hook for the trap hook on the halibut rig. The trap hook must be embedded into the tail of the bait. We strongly suggest that anglers use circle hooks as much as possible to reduce damage to fish being released

Please visit http://www.HalibutDerby.comfor Official Rules

Thank you for your support of Youth Fishing and Conservation.

*Existing memberships will be extended