Est. 1975 · Marina Del Rey, California

Marina Del Rey

ANGLERS

Preserving the tradition of sport fishing through camaraderie, philanthropy, and conservation.

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By the Numbers

Half a Century
of Impact

500+
Youth Taken Fishing
Each year since 1983
150K+
WSB Released
Hatchery fish since 1995
51
Halibut Derbies
West Coast's oldest derby
1975
Founded
501(c)(3) non-profit

Community Programs

Giving Back
to the Sea & Shore

Three flagship programs connect anglers with youth, veterans, and conservation — all year, every year.

Young anglers casting lines at a city lake fishing event
Since 1983

Youth Fishing Program

We take 500+ youth aboard the Betty-O sportfishing boat each year — many seeing the ocean for the first time. Club mentors teach fishing, conservation, and catch-and-release techniques.

18 Trips annually
Veterans on a group fishing charter aboard a sport boat
Since 2016

Veterans Fishing Program

In partnership with Larry Brown Youth & Veterans Fishing Charities, we host fishing trips for veterans with service-related disabilities — from WWII to current conflicts.

VA-rated Most effective recreational therapy
White Seabass grow-out pens at Burton Chace Park marina
Since 1995

White Seabass Grow-Out

Our volunteers raise juvenile White Seabass from 3 inches to 12 inches in pens at Burton Chace Park, then release them into the wild — dramatically improving their survival odds.

150K+ Fish released to date

Annual Tournament

51st MDR Halibut Derby

51st Annual · Oldest Derby on the West Coast

51st
MDR Halibut
Derby

June 6 & 7, 2026 — Captains' Meeting June 5 at Del Rey Yacht Club. The longest-running fishing competition on the West Coast, first held in 1974 with 35 anglers and a $5 entry fee.

Join to Compete

2026 Event Calendar

Apr 11 Rockfish Tournament & Fish Fry @ Burton Chace Park
Jun 5 Halibut Derby Captains' Meeting @ DRYC
Jun 6–7 51st Annual MDR Halibut Derby
Dec 12 Club Meeting + Holiday Party
49th Annual MDR Halibut Derby official artwork poster

Membership

Cast Your Line
With Us

Join the oldest sport fishing club on the West Coast. Monthly meetings, tournaments, youth & veterans programs, and a community built around the water.

Social

$50

per year

  • Monthly club meetings
  • Seminars & skill workshops
  • Club newsletter
  • Fishing buddy network
Join Social

Full Active

$120

per year

  • Full voting rights
  • Trophy & award program
  • IGFA digital membership included
  • All tournaments & Halibut Derby
  • Weight slips & club records
  • Run for Board of Directors
Join Full Active

Family

$250

per year

  • Full Active benefits
  • Spouse & children under 18
  • Family voting rights
  • IGFA membership included
Join Family

Partners & Sponsors

Conservation
Takes a Village

Our work is made possible through partnerships with leading conservation, research, and fishing organizations across Southern California and beyond.

IGFA
CCA California
CDFW
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research
Betty-O Sportfishing
Del Rey Yacht Club
Larry Brown Charities
United Anglers of SoCal