Come up and experience the Fishin for 50k Trout Tournament! Don’t forget, when booking a cabin, a lakefront cabin will give you the best opportunities for lake access in Big Bear!
With 5 tagged trout worth $10K each, you could win up to $50K!
May 30 · 7am – May 31 · 2:30pm PDT – Mark your calendar for Fishin’ for $50K Trout Tournament!
With 5 tagged trout worth $10K each, you could win up to $50K! Plus, a Tournament Champion will win $2,500!
Fishin’ For $50K is the family event of the season. Bring out the whole crew and enjoy two days on Big Bear Lake fishing for $50K. Seven out of 33 tagged trout are Grand Prize Winners worth $10K each. Now that’s worth fishing for!
Weight class prizes are given to both adult and child age groups and raffle prizes include adult and child fishing equipment. It’s just another reason to invite the whole gang to enjoy this event weekend.
Entrants also get FREE access to the Reel Ale Festival (Friday, May 29th) with Fishin’ For 50K entry wristband.
REGISTER HERE!
Weekend Schedule for the Fishin’ for 50k Trout Tournament
- Online pre-registration ends at on Thursday, May 28th, 2026 or when entries are sold out.
- In-person registration: Friday, May 29th, 2026 from 12 PM – 10 PM while supplies last. Located at Big Bear Visitor Center – 40824 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315.
- Pre-registered check-in: Friday, May 29th, 2026 from 12 PM – 10 PM AND Saturday, May 30th from 5 AM-9AM. Saturday is Check-in Only! Located at Big Bear Visitor Center – 40824 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315.
- Official tournament fishing times: Saturday & Sunday, May 30th – 31st, 2026 from 6 AM to 2 PM.
- Weigh station open 7 AM – 2:30 PM on both competition days. Located at Pine Knot Marina at 439 Pine Knot Ave
- Awards: Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 3:00 PM Located at Marina Riviera 40770 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Entries Fees
- Adult entry fee $95 (16+), kids $40 (15-)
- Entries are limited to 1000 registered anglers.
- An event t-shirt, and 1 raffle ticket for the general raffle.
- FF50K Hat add-on ($20) will be available for purchase at registration (online & in-person) and Awards Ceremony while supplies last.
Discounted Entries
Get 50% Off when you stay one night or more at any Big Bear Lake lodging OR when you rent a pontoon from these marinas:
Additional Discounts
- First Responders & Active/Retired Military: $20 Off individual entries
- Locals & Second Homeowners: $10 off individual entries
- Family discount: 50% off 1 child entry with adult entry paid at full price.
Prizes
The awards ceremony takes place Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at Marina Riviera 40770 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. The ceremony includes the general raffle with thousands of dollars worth of fishing gear, bait and tackle, and angling equipment.
Anglers also have a chance to win a brand-new fishing kayak as part of a separate raffle courtesy of Big Bear Sporting Goods.
Grand Tournament Champion
The Grand Tournament Champion is returning this year. The angler to present the Largest Fish (by weight) will walk away with $2,500!
Grand Prize Tagged 50k Trout Tournament
$10K cash prizes will be awarded for tagged fish with winning numbers.
Non-Grand Prize 50k Trout Tournament
$500 will be awarded for the first 5 non-grand prize tagged fish brought in.
Weight Class Awards 50k Trout Tournament
Weight class awards will be given to Adult Male & Female (16+) categories:
- 1st Place – $1500
- 2nd Place – $750
- 3rd Place – $500
Weight class awards will also be given to Child Male & Female (15 and under) categories:
- 1st Place – $500
- 2nd Place – $250
- 3rd Place – $100
See read full rules and regulations before registering.
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