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How to Apply

To take part in our fishing program, you must enter a lottery conducted by the Valles Caldera Trust. The Trust holds three lotteries; one per season (spring, summer and fall). Lottery tickets are $5.00 each and may be purchased for any available fishing date. You may purchase as many tickets as you wish.

** We have added morning and evening fishing this year, so be sure to check the start and end times of the day you are interested in.


Fishing Seasons and Important Dates

 Season  Start Date  End Date  Lottery
 Closes
 Winners
 Announced
 Spring  May 22, 2008  June 30, 2008  Apr. 13, 2008  Apr. 18, 2008
 Summer  July 1, 2008  Aug. 11, 2008  May 25, 2008  June 20, 2008
 Fall  Aug. 14, 2008  Sept. 29, 2008  June 29, 2008  July 4, 2008

Each individual lottery winner will only be permitted to win one fishing day per season. This allows each individual a maximum of three opportunities to win a day of fishing on the Preserve.


Rod Fees

Lottery winner's may bring up to 3 guests. All members of the winner's party will be charged a rod fee.

Rod Fees:

  • Adults - $25
  • Seniors (62 and over) - $20
  • Children (16 and below) - $10

Winners will receive instructions on how and when to pay the rod fees.

 

Apply Online

Select your desired fishing dates(s) from the available dates page. Enter number of tickets desired and add to cart. Follow instructions to complete your purchase.


Apply By Phone

Select your day(s) and call our toll-free number 1-866-382-5537


Notification

All participants will be notified whether or not they have been selected. Winners will receive additional instructions.

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