For questions, concerns, or clarification, email Brett Rosson at Highliner.charters@gmail.com. Or, text him at (360) 708-0727.
To purchase a ticket, use your cell phone, open your camera app, and point it at the box below. A yellow box labeled “simplederby.com” will appear; tap it to proceed with the ticket purchase.
The 2026 Fish Northwest Halibut Derby is happening April 11–12 in Marine Areas 6 & 7.
Entry Fee: $100
Payouts:
• 1st Place – $7,000
• 2nd Place – $2,000
• 3rd Place – $1,000
• Mystery Weight – $1,000
- Payout will be 50% of proceeds to a maximum of $11,000.
Raffle Prize – Yamaha 9.9 Kicker
Weigh-In Locations:
• Skyline Marina – Anacortes
• Friday Harbor – San Juan Island
• City Pier – Port Angeles
Scales Open: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM (both days)
Awards Ceremony 6:30 PM April 12th:
Hosted at Skyline Marina, Anacortes (need not be present to win)
• Burgers, hot dogs, and drinks provided for ticket holders
• Yamaha 9.9 Kicker Motor raffle generously donated by Tom & Jerry’s Boat Center
• Raffle tickets: $25
Tickets available online (using the QR code) and soon at Holiday Sports (Burlington) and Swain’s (Port Angeles) through April 7th.
You must be in possession of your derby ticket to weigh a fish.
You must be in possession of a valid fishing license with a halibut endorsement to weigh a fish.
You must be in line at the weigh station by 6:30 PM both days to weigh a fish.
You must have caught the fish that day to weigh it.
In case of a tie, the first fish weighed wins.
