1st Place – Brandon Leeper 80.9 lbs
2nd Place – Jake Lint 58.4 lbs
3rd Place – Chris Crandall 55.2 lbs
Mystery Weight – Bob Cooper 11.2 lbs
Raffle – Donna Fraser
Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all for participating. Fish Northwest is continuing the fight to restore our salmon seasons. That fight is funded by your donations and participation.
A special thanks to the PSA folks in PA for running the weigh station. And a shout out to Griffin and Ken for running the station out at Friday Harbor
See you next year,
Brett Rosson
President, Fish Northwest
Link to derby leader board: https://fishnwhalibut.simplederby.com/leaders.php
Folks, we will sell raffle tickets to win this Yamaha 9.9 kicker donated by Master Marine through Sunday, up until the drawing. I will be in Anacortes at Skyline Marina from 10 AM to 8:30 PM both Saturday and Sunday. $25 per ticket (6 tickets for $125). Master Maine/Tom N Jerry’s will give the winner the choice of remote or tiller steer, and 20 or 25 inch shaft.
As you’ve come to expect, the Fish Northwest Halibut Derby will pay in full for all winners. 1st Place: $7000, 2nd Place: $2000, 3rd Place: $1000, Mystery Weight: $1000, 9.9 Yamaha kicker for raffle winner.
The weigh station for Skyline Marina will be at TA-Dock, which is in the very western back corner of the marina.
The weigh station for Friday Harbor will be at Breakwater A, located immediately on your right as you enter the marina.
The weigh Station for Port Angeles will be at City Pier.
All weigh stations will be displaying a Fish Northwest Banner
All weigh station times are 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Saturday and Sunday.
For any questions, call Brett Rosson at 360-708-0727.
Click on this link for online ticket purchase: https://tickets.simplederby.com/fishnorthwesthalibutderby/tc-events/tickets/
5th Annual Fish Northwest Halibut Derby May 31st – June 1st
Weigh-in at 10 AM-8:30 PM at Skyline Marina, Anacortes, Friday Harbor, San Juan, City Pier, Port Angeles
1st Place: $7000
2nd Place: $2000
3rd Place: $1000
Mystery Weight: $1000
Our Sponsors
If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact us at derby@fishnorthwest.org.
Prizes
1st Place: $7000
2nd Place: $2000
3rd Place: $1000
Mystery Weight: $1000
Payout will be 50% of proceeds to a maximum of $11,000.
Winners do not need to be present to win. Cash winners will be required to submit a W9 IRS form.
BONUS RAFFLE!!!!
Tom and Jerry’s Boat Center has donated a Yamaga 9.9 kicker to raffle off – $25 per ticket or 6 for $125. Tickets are available to purchase at Holiday Sports Burlington, Swain’s General Store in Port Angeles, and Friday Harbor
Rules
- All anglers on the boat must hold a ticket.
- Must fish in Marine Areas 6-7 only.
- Must fish from a recreational fishing vessel. NO COMMERCIAL CRABBING/FISHING VESSELS. WA-licensed recreational charter boats are ok.
- All fish must be taken directly to the weigh stations without stopping at another port.
- You must weigh your fish the day it is caught.
- The biggest halibut by weight wins. In case of a tie, the first fish weighed wins.
- All anglers must hold a valid WDFW recreational fishing license and abide by all WDFW recreational fishing regulations.
These rules may be changed by derby officials at any time prior to the beginning of the first day of the derby. Any changes to these rules or clarifications concerning these rules will be posted prior to the start of the derby.
Tickets
Tickets will be available for online purchase or at Holiday Sports Burlington, Swain’s General Store in Port Angeles, and Kings Market in San Juan.
Weigh-in
Weigh-in 10 am-8:30 pm. You must be in line by 8:30 PM on both days (NO EXCEPTIONS). The biggest halibut by weight wins. In case of a tie, the first fish weighed wins.
Schedule of events
Saturday, May 31st
- Weigh in 10 am -8:30 PM. Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Port Angeles.
Sunday, June 1st
- Weigh in 10 AM- 8:30 PM, Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Port Angeles.
- Awards announced online via Facebook and Simple Derby
The Yamaha 9.9 Kicker Raffle prize winner will be drawn after the derby on Sunday, June 1st.
