March 28, 2026 | Lawrence Lake Public Boat Launch, Yelm, WA

Register Now – Limited Watercraft Slots!

Register Here: http://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-fishing-derby

Why You Can't Miss It:

· 20 Tagged Trout with prizes, including a $5,000Tagged Fish!

· Trophies & Prizes for:

· 1st & 2nd Longest Fish

· 1st & 2nd Most Weight on Stringer (5 Fish)

Support local veterans – all proceeds benefit community veteran programs!

Registration & Fees

· $20 Pre-registration (Ends 03/25/2026 at midnight PST)

· $25 Register at the Lake (if space available)

· Watercraft registration is limited to 30 slots (First come, first served)

· Bank anglers welcome – plenty of space for shore fishing!

How to Register

1. Click Register Here and submit your payment.

http://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-fishing-derby

2. After payment, email vfwpost5580@gmail.com with:

3. First and last name

4. Registration category (Watercraft or Competitor Only)

5. Your Washington Fishing License Number

Tournament Details

· Date: March 28, 2026

· Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

· Location: Lawrence Lake Public Boat Launch, Yelm, WA 98597

· Check-in opens before 8:00 AM under the VFW canopy. All anglers must check in prior to fishing.

· No lines in the water before 8:00 AM.

· Must be at checkout by 3:00 PM sharp to qualify! At 3:01 all Anglers that are not at registration are disqualified.

Special Notes

· Watercraft Operators: Must complete the Aquatic Invasive Species Decontamination Report if your boat, trailer, engine, or containers have been in contact with waters outside Washington in the past 30 days. Statement to be filled at check-in.

· Tagged Fish Rules: 20 tagged fish released somewhere in the lake before the tournament. Only registered and checked-in anglers are eligible for tagged prizes.

· All anglers must follow current Washington state fishing rules and regulations. Review them before the tournament. https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/