The City of Litchfield Park will be hosting our annual Trout Fishing Derby on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Tierra Verde Lake. The lake will be stocked with 750 pounds of rainbow trout for the derby.

The derby is traditionally a fun family event. Age group trophies are awarded in various categories, including largest trout caught, smallest trout caught and heaviest trout caught. There will also be opportunities to win raffle prizes.

The event is “rain or shine” and runs from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. A fee per space will be charged to each participant or group when registering online. You will not need a City of Litchfield Park fishing permit. Participants must bring their own poles and bait.

Online Registration Only – No walk up registration will be available. No overnight or pre-dawn camping allowed. Deadline is Jan 22.

Two Fishing Sessions – Anglers may sign up for either of the two sessions:

• Morning is open from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
• Afternoon is open from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Designated Spaces – 10 foot spaces will be reserved for each registrant. Within in each registrant’s 10 foot space, we will allow up to 4 people. During the derby, fishing is restricted to two (2) lines per person and no more than one (1) hook per line. Spaces will be assigned in order of registration.

Public street parking is available on a first come, first served basis. Parking is also available in the public lot across the street at Staggs Park.