Adventure Events in Big Bear Lake

2026 Fishin' For 50K Trout Derby offers five tagged trout worth $10,000 each, with a total prize purse of up to $50,000. The event runs from May 30 to May 31, 2026, in Big Bear Lake, California. Participants can enter through various marinas and enjoy discounts if they stay at a Big Bear Lake lodging facility or rent a pontoon boat. The event includes weight class awards and a tournament champion prize of $2,500 for the largest fish caught.