5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby

Lake Kaweah was host to many activities this weekend including the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby. Here a wakeboarder jumps the boat's wake.

A young boy and his father fish from the bank during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby on May 16th and 17th.

This fisherman shows off a 15" trout caught during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby.

A couple of participants in the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout+ Derby try their luck near the dam. The Trout+ Derby was held on May 16th and 17th at Lake Kaweah with a portion of the proceeds going to the USCG Auxiliary Kaweah Flotilla.

People of all ages enjoyed the lake during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout+ Derby held at Lake Kaweah on Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th.

A group of students enjoys a day on the lake during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout+ Derby on May 16th and 17th at Lake Kaweah.

Many boats were out on the water for the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout+ Derby on Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th. Here a couple of boaters relax on their MB 52 23' ski boat.

"A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work." according to these participants in the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout+ Derby.

Ten year old Esteban Grajeda was one of the many participants in the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout+ Derby on May 16th and 17th.

Many recreational enthusiasts were on Lake Kaweah during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout+ Derby including this the wakeboarder.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Kaweah Flotilla was patrolling the lake during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout + Derby. A portion of the proceeds from the Derby benefitted the USCG Flotilla.

Young and not so young alike enjoyed a day on the water during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout+ Derby on Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th.

A family enjoys a day on the lake during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby held on May 16th and 17th at Lake Kaweah. There was over $65,000 in cash and prizes available to those who caught the specially tagged fish.

Richard Latronico , pictured here by his boat, was the organizer of this weekend 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby. A portion of the proceeds from the Derby benefitted the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Kaweah Flotilla whom assist boaters in distress on Lake Kaweah.

Many fished from the shore during the 2015 Lake Kaweah Trout Derby held on May 16th and 17th.

First Mate Jacob get instructions from Captain Richard

These participants in the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby chose to fish among the submerged tree along the shoreline of Lake Kaweah.

Some shoreline participants in the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby on Sunday, May 17th.

First Mate Jacob at the wheel.

Some participants in the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby enjoy a relaxing day of fishing.

The Snack Bar and Tackle Shop at the Kaweah Lake Marina. This photo was shot during the 5th Annual Lake Kaweah Trout Derby.