About This Event
The Monterey Bay Veterans, Inc. will hold their 39th Annual Disabled Veterans Wheelchair Big Fish Fishing Derby in Monterey, August 1, 2026. Disabled Veterans and wounded Troops from all over the United States are invited to compete for the biggest Fish. The participants spend the day at sea, fishing and bonding with other disabled veterans, and then head to the Awards banquet. The derby is more than just fishing, it is a nationally recognized “Diversion Therapy” rehabilitation program throughout the V.A. Healthcare systemSignup at MBV.ORG Pre-event dinner at American Legion 694(Marina) on July 31stFisherman report on the 1st at 6am Breakwater Cove Marina to board vesselsAward dinner 330pm American Legion post 31 (Seaside)Please sign up on the website by July 15th 2026 This year we are asking for the help from the private boating community to host 2 disabled veterans for a day of fishing. Big Fish target will be captains choice of Halibut, Salmon(if open), SeaBass, or Lingcod. If you have a vessel and would like to participate, go to MBV.ORG and signup as a host!!
