This 51st Annual MDR Halibut Derby is brought to you by Marina Del Rey Anglers and CCA CAL.
Open to anglers of all ages. Boaters, kayakers, and shore anglers are welcome.
Charter options available with local boats in Marina Del Rey: Betty-O or the 6-pack boat Free Spirit. All fishing is within Santa Monica Bay. Entry includes membership in MDR Anglers and IGFA.
CAPTAINS MEETING — Friday, June 6 at 6 PM at Del Rey Yacht Club. One team member must be in attendance.
Registration Costs
| Tier |
Team |
Individual / Additional |
| Early Bird |
$250 |
$125 |
| Regular |
$300 |
$150 |
| Late |
$300 |
$150 |
| Youth 12 & under |
$20 |
| Youth 13–15 |
$50 |
Divisions
- Heaviest Halibut (25% Live Bonus)
- Heaviest Fish Overall
- Heaviest White Seabass
- Heaviest 5 Live Bass
- Sport Boat
- Shore / Kayak
- Women's
- Youth (under 16 yrs)
- Club
- Small Team (2 Anglers)
- Large Team (3–6 Anglers)
Prizes TBD
New Side Jackpots
- Special prize package — Top Youth Angler (under 16)
- Special prize — Top Lady Angler
- Special recognition — Top Kayak Angler
- Special recognition — Top Club representation
Schedule
| Fishing begins |
Sunrise, Saturday, May 31 |
| Fishing ends |
Sunday, June 1 at 3:00 PM |
| Saturday weigh-in |
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Burton Chace Park |
| Sunday weigh-in |
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Burton Chace Park |
| Raffle & Awards |
4:00 PM in the park |
Scales close at 3:30 PM sharp on Sunday. Any fish not on the scale by then does not qualify.
Charter — Betty O
The Betty O out of Marina Del Rey is offering a special Sat–Sun derby charter. One price covers both days, starting extra early, with return to the docks for both weigh-ins. Call 310-600-3069 to inquire.
Rules & Notes
25% bonus weight is awarded for live-released fish. Please keep fish alive with plenty of fresh seawater.
We encourage IGFA-recognized and approved fishing techniques with one exception: a treble hook is permitted as the trap hook on a halibut rig, provided it is embedded in the tail of the bait. Circle hooks are strongly recommended to reduce damage to released fish.
Note to captains: Judge your travel time carefully. The outer channel limit is 8 knots; inside the harbor it is 5 knots with no wake. Allow time to tie up and transport fish to the dock. Exceptions are not guaranteed, even for extenuating circumstances.
For official rules, visit www.HalibutDerby.com.
Thank you for your support of Youth Fishing and Conservation.
*Existing memberships will be extended.