2020 Pittsburg Fishing Derby

​Please read the below information carefully as much has changed since our 2022 Derby.

1. Our judges’ station has moved! Due to the Pittsburg Marina’s maintenance dredging project potentially happening at the Pittsburg launch ramps during the derby, the judge’s station will be hosted at the Central Harbor basin of the Pittsburg Marina. This is west of the launch ramps just outside the Pittsburg Yacht Club. See map below.  Unfortunately this means our launch ramps will likely be closed.  Stay tuned on our website at www.pittsburgmarina.com/fishderby regarding changes to the open/closed status of the launch ramps.

2. Measuring striped bass: historically this target derby has measured striped bass from the tip of the nose to the fork of the tail. This year and in years to come, we will align our measuring procedures with the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations which read: “straight-line distance from the tip of the head to the end of the longest lobe of the tail”.

3. We are happy to offer day-of registration again this year!  While anglers are encouraged to register online by Friday, November 3^rd  at 5pm, day-of sign-ups will be held from 8am to noon on Saturday, November 5^th in-person.  Saturday registrants can only fish on Sunday.  Only cash will be accepted.

4. Shore fishing is back this year! See the maps below for allowed shore STRIPED BASS ONLY fishing boundaries.

5. We are thrilled to partner with our local Pittsburg Yacht Club for the 2023 Derby Awards Ceremony! This year, join us for food and refreshments at the Pittsburg Yacht Club (directly behind the measuring station at the terminus of Cutter Avenue in Pittsburg, see map below) as we announce and award winners, conduct a raffle, and enjoy a derby recap.  Refreshments will be available all day.  Complimentary food will be available at 4pm, awards ceremony will start at 5.  Each registered angler gets one free drink!

6. The Judges’ station will be open from 8am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday.

7. Fish caught on-shore must be walked to the judges’ station.  All fish measured from boats will be assumed to be caught in-vessel.

8. Anglers of all ages fishing for White Sturgeon at any time must have a current Sturgeon Report Card in their possession and sturgeon entered in this derby must be tagged to be measured.

9. Event Judge Decision is Final.  Violation of CA Fish & Game or Derby Rules/Regs will disqualify the entire boat.  Individuals participating in derby do so at their own risk. 

10. In the case of inclement weather or if canceled for any reason, the Derby will not be rescheduled per the stipulations in the event permit.

DERBY RULES

1. Any violation of CA Department of Boating & Waterways as well as CA Fish & Wildlife rules will disqualify all anglers in the boat.
2. Due to inclement weather, the derby may be rescheduled at the discretion of the event coordinators.
3. All anglers must present a valid picture ID that matches the name under which they have registered for the derby at the time of measurement.
4. Shore fishing is allowed but ONLY from the areas designated on the map below.  Only striped bass may be caught and measured in the on-shore fishing category. All other derby rules apply.
5. Anglers are subject to random spot checking for registration and licensing.  All licensed fishermen must be registered.  Any unlicensed fishermen will disqualify all anglers in the boat or onshore.
6. Each angler is limited to one registry.
7. In-boat fishing boundaries are east of the Benicia bridge
8. All in-boat anglers may submit a maximum of one striped bass and one sturgeon each day of the competition.
9. Striped Bass: Target Length will be announced at 6:00 am Saturday and Sunday.  The closest to the target length measured from the closed mouth to the tail fork is the 1^st place winner.  In case of a tie in length, the winner will be determined by time of measurement.  The first striped bass measured in will be the winner.  It is highly encouraged to catch and release all fish when possible.
10. Sturgeon: Target lengths will be announced at 6:00 am Saturday and Sunday.  The closest to the target length measured from the tip of the nose to the fork of the tail is the 1^st place winner.  In case of a tie in length, the winner will be determined by time of measurement.  The first sturgeon measured will be the winner.  All sturgeon that are entered must be alive for official observation.  It is highly encouraged to catch and release all fish when possible.
11. All fish must be measured by event judges at the Pittsburg Public Boat Launch Ramps.
12. All fish must be free of damage to heads or tails, and tagged (F&G Sturgeon Tag).
13. Event judges may refuse to accept or measure a fish at any time upon their discretion.
14. No measurements will be conducted for fish on boats that are not checked-in and in line at the measuring station by 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 29, 2019.
15. All cash winners may be required to pass polygraph test and provide valid identification to claim their prize.
16. NO FISHING before 6am Saturday, September 28^th. 
17. NO FISHING after 4:00 pm Sunday, September 29^th. 
18. Fish caught after 6:00 pm on Saturday, September 28 may be measured to win on Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Anglers must register in one of the following ways by Friday, September 27^th at 5:00 pm:

1. Online at www.pittsburgmarina.com/fishderby
2. At the Pittsburg Marina (51 Marina Blvd. Suite E) daily from 8am – 5pm
3. By Mail at:

City of Pittsburg

65 Civic Avenue

Pittsburg, CA 94565

Attn: Sara Bellafronte

Must be received by Friday, September 27, 2019 at 5:00pm

THERE WILL BE NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27^th AT 5:00PM

All participating anglers registered under their non-corresponding age group will be disqualified.  

ALL ANGLERS WISHING TO SUBMIT A FISH FOR MEASUREMENT MUST PRESENT A PHOTO ID UPON MEASUREMENT.  This ID will be checked against a roster of paid anglers to ensure the fish submitted for measurement was caught by an angler that is properly registered in the competition. 

Fees
Children under 16 years old: Free with a paying adult
Adults 16 – 64: $40
Adults 65 and older: $30