The BLM is sponsoring a Fishing Derby.

Saturday, October 4, 2025, is Public Lands Day and the Bureau of Land management El Centro Field office is celebrating with a Fishing Derby. The event will include BLM land along the East Highline and All-American Canals. Registration will be held at the Hot Springs Long Term Visitor Area east of Holtville and just off Interstate 8. You can register online or up until 10:00 a.m. the day of the event. Registration is open to everyone. If you are 16 or over you must have a valid California Fishing License. A copy of the rules and regulations is available at the BLM El Centro website. There will be prizes and the first 50 to sign up will receive a t-shirt.