Fishy Face-off

Trout derby will begin Saturday

Escondido will host its 30th annual Dixon Lake Trout Derby Saturday through Tuesday.


Prizes will be awarded in five categories: the largest trout of the derby; the largest in each age category (senior, adult and youth); the first and second largest trout of each day; the smallest trout of the derby; and for the first 15 trout brought in that have plastic clips on their dorsal fins.


To enter, each fisherman must purchase a daily permit ($5.00 adults, $4.00 seniors over 60, and $3.00 for kids under 16). Adults 16 and over must also have a California Fishing License.


Fish must be weighed in during derby hours, 6 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., on the day they are caught.

For more information, call the Dixon Lake ranger staff at (760) 839-4680 or visit Dixon Lake’s website.

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