Mojave Narrows Trout Derby Set for March 7; Traffic Advisory Issued for Park Entrance

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Anglers will compete for cash prizes at the Mojave Narrows Trout Derby on Saturday, March 7, at Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville.

The one-day event will run from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with park gates opening at 6:30 a.m.

Mojave Narrows Regional Park is located at 18000 Yates Road in Victorville.

Derby fees are $20 per person and $15 per vehicle. A valid fishing license is required for all participants ages 16 and older. Organizers encourage participants to prepay and arrive early.

For the derby, 1,660 pounds of trout, including lightning trout, will be stocked on Friday, March 6. Due to the stocking, the lakes at Mojave Narrows will be closed to the public for fishing on Friday, March 6, and will reopen after the derby concludes at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. No public fishing will be permitted during that time.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three anglers:

• First place: $1,000
• Second place: $500
• Third place: $250

Participants will receive a wristband and a packet with derby entry forms and rules. The event will be held rain or shine, and no refunds will be given.

Regional Parks will operate a weigh-in station and encourages anglers to allow plenty of time to weigh and enter their fish prior to the 1 p.m. cut-off. Winners do not need to be present to claim their prizes. Winners will be announced at approximately 1:15 p.m.

Traffic Advisory

In addition to the event, a temporary traffic change will be in effect the morning of the derby.

According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department, “To help mitigate traffic congestion into the park for the trout derby on Saturday, March 7, the left-hand lane at the intersection of Yates and Park roads to enter the park traveling eastbound will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.”

Officials said, “Access into the park will be from the westbound direction from Yucca Loma and Apple Valley roads, allowing a right-turn into the park.” Lane closure signs and electronic message boards will be posted in the area.

Drivers are urged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time when entering the park during the impacted hours.

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