Alaska Salmon Fishing Derby Schedule
This information is an online compilation of the 2003 derbies and will be subject to change in the upcoming 2004 derbies and throughout the year. We take no responsibility in the accuracy of this information. Please contact derby authorities for official rules and regulations.
March
The Homer Chamber of Commerce Winter King Salmon Tournament
Approximate Dates: Saturday, March 20th, 2004
Location: Kachemak Bay
Fees: $100
Grand Prize: $13,500 last year, $60,000 in cash and prizes, daily prizes.
Website: homeralaska.org/kingsalmon/king-salmon.htm
May
The Ninilchik King Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: April 15th through June 15th
Location: The saltwaters between Deep Creek and Stariski Creek
Fees: $3 daily
Grand Prize: $1,000 + fish mount, 2nd Place: $500
Tagged fish: worth up to $20,000, Weekly prizes & raffles
Mat-Su King Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: May 23rd through July 6th
Location: Little Susitna River & Drainages (Mat-Su)
Fees: $5 daily/ $20 all derby
Grand Prize: $35,000 truck, 2nd Place: $20,000 snow-mobile package
Tagged fish: worth $10,000, Daily prizes & raffles
Website: www.wasillachamber.org/kingderby.htm
Goodnight Inn Lodge King Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: May 16th through Aug 15th
Location: Kenai River
Fees: $10 daily/ $20 all derby
Grand Prize: $50,000 (must beat current IGFA record of 97 lb. king salmon)
Annual Grand Prize: $3,000
June
Ship Creek King Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: June 4th through June 13th
Location: Downtown Anchorage
Fees: $7 daily/ $30 all derby/ $35 Pro Class
Grand Prize: $5,000, Tagged fish: worth $100 to $10,000
Website: www.anchoragederbies.com
Anchor River King Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: 5 consecutive weekends beginning on Memorial Day
Location: Anchor River
Fees: ?
Grand Prize: $1,000 + trophy, Weekly prizes
July
Valdez Pink Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: June 30th through July 7th
Location: Valdez
Fees: $6 daily, $15 for 3 days, and $35 all derby
Grand Prize: $1,000, 2nd Place: $500, Daily Prizes
Hope Pink Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: July 15th through Aug 15th
Location: Hope
Fees: no entry fee
Grand Prize: 1 troy oz. gold
Information: (907) 782-3268
August
Seward Silver Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: Aug 9th through Aug 24th
Location: Seward
Fees: $10 daily/ $50 all derby
Grand Prize: $10,000, Tagged fish: worth $100 to $100,000, Daily prizes
Website: www.seward.net/chamber/silver_salmon_derby.htm
Valdez Silver Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: Aug 2nd through Aug 30th
Location: Valdez
Fees: $10 daily/ $50 all derby
Grand Prize: $15,000, Daily Prizes
Ship Creek Silver Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: Aug 8th through Aug 17th
Location: Downtown Anchorage
Fees: $7 daily/ $30 all derby
Grand Prize: $3,000
Website: www.anchoragederbies.com
Homer Summer Silver Salmon Derby
Approximate Dates: August 18th through September 4th
Location: Homer
Fees: $10 per day, $50 all derby
Grand Prize: 40% ticket sales, 2nd Place: 20% , 3rd Place: 15%
Fish Derbies from all around the State
Fish Derbies from all around the State
From www.fishermansexpress.com