
4th Annual
Carpe Diem Fishing Derby

Presented by Scheels
Saturday, June 28, 2025

Free Youth Fishing Poles
2025 Online registration for Carpe Diem, our fishing derby at Rosewood Nature Study Area, opens May 26th. Thanks to the amazing generosity of Scheels, we will be giving away free youth fishing poles to all kids attending Carpe Diem this year (poles will be given out day of derby)! Don't wait, reserve your spot early and bring the whole family for this fun fishing event!

Walk up registrations are accepted on the day of the event, starting at 7:30am at 6800 Pembroke Dr, Reno, NV 89502
Fishing Derby, June 28, 2025 at
Rosewood Nature Study Area
6800 Pembroke Dr, Reno, NV 89502
Fishing begins at 8am.
Fish caught prior to 8am cannot be counted towards Derby weigh-ins.
Fishing ends at 12pm and you must be in the weigh-in line by 12pm.
Winners will be announced around 12:15pm near the Nature Center.
A grand prize will be given for most carp caught in an
adult category and children's category.
We also have trophies for longest and heaviest and shortest carp in both adults and children's categories.
Snacks, raffle tickets, shirts and more will be available for purchase to help support the derby and the Rosewood Nature Study Area.
No dogs (except service animals) allowed at this event.
If you are looking for fishing help or kids fishing equipment, please visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife Area.
If you have questions or need to cancel, please email claire@tmparksfoundation.org
Thank you to Scheels, the Nevada Department of Wildlife and our community sponsors and supporters!
Derby Schedule:
7:30am - Check-in Begins
8am - Derby Begins and Fishing Opens
8am-12pm - Fish Weigh-ins
12pm - Fishing Concludes
12:15-12:30pm - Fishing Awards, Raffle Winners
Please remember to have a Nevada fishing license
current on the day of the event for adults and children over 12.
Schedule subject to change.







