2025 HALIBUT DERBY

5th Annual Fish Northwest Halibut Derby


Skyline Marina, Anacortes May 31st – June 1st

CLICK HERE FOR THE DERBY LEADERBOARD

Our Sponsors


Environmental
Insulation & Contracting		HIGHLINER CHARTERS

Anacortes Napa

If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact us at [email protected].

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, Swains General Store 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 weigh stations without stopping at another port.
  • You must weigh your fish the day it was 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, Swain’s General Store,

Weigh-in

Weigh-in 4-8:30 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 4-8:30 PM. Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Port Angeles.

Sunday, June 1st

  • Weigh in 4- 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.