Photos: SAMLARC's Fishing Derby Reels In the Crowd

More than 350 Rancho Santa Maragarita residents set their alarms and turned up early on Saturday for SAMLARC's Annual Fishing Derby. The Derby officially kicked off at 7 a.m., but many families were there early hoping to get a jump start on the day. Once registration began, participants were able to drop a line for a chance to win awards for the Most Fish, Smallest Fish and Biggest Fish Caught.

While families fished, young ones were entertained with music, carnival games, face painters and an inflatable slide. Even the Screamin' Ice Cream truck was on hand to sell morning goodies—hot chocolate and much needed coffee.

As the sun came out, so did the fish! As they began to bite, residents brought their catchings to the SAMLARC booth to be weighed, measured and counted. 

Congratulations to Georgina Laskey who caught a total of 43 fish, winning the 14 and under age group for the Most Fish Caught, followed by Estaban Silva who won the upper age range with 21.

Smallest Fish was awarded to both Sam, 3 inches, and Leo Wagner, 2 3/4 inches. 

Kevin Sanchez won the Biggest Fish Caught with a his catch weighing 4 pounds 10 ounces and Nik Witowski won with a fish weighing a whopping 5 lbs 13 oz.