Alaska Fishing Derbies Directory

What could be better than landing your big Alaskan fish? Holding a fishing derby ticket that could net you thousands of dollars in prizes. Alaska is known for its world-class fishing but without one of these derby tickets you are just another fish story. So, we at Fish Alaska magazine decided to help you achieve a possible cash windfall by providing a list of fishing derbies from around the state. If you would like to have your fishing derby added to our directory email us or call 907-345-4337.

Click on the ribbon icon below to see this year's winners. For more details about each derby, click on the title of the derby to go to their website.

	Baranof Island Salmon Derby June 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
	Haines King Salmon Derby - On 6/5/08 The Haines Sportsman's Association had to cancel its annual king salmon derby due to projected low king salmon runs.
	Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby May 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008
	Homer Silver Salmon Spitacular August 9, 2008 - August 17, 2008
	Homer Winter King Salmon Derby March 22, 2008 - March 22, 2008
	Homer's Independence Day Halibut Tournament July 5, 2008 - July 5, 2008
	Juneau Golden North Silver Salmon Derby August 8, 2008 - August 10, 2008
	Juneau Spring King Salmon Derby May 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
	Ketchikan King Salmon Derby May 24, 2008 - June 8, 2008 This derby is weekends only: May 24-26,31 & June 1,7,8 2008.
	Kodiak Peace Cup King Salmon Sportfishing Tournament May 16, 2008 - July 6, 2008 First place is over $5,000 with prizes totaling more than $10,000.
	Mat-Su King Salmon Derby May 20, 2008 - July 13, 2008
	Mat-Su Pike Fishing Derby March 1, 2008 - March 30, 2008 The Houston Chamber of Commerce and Houston Lions Club sponsor the 2008 Mat-Su Pike Derby. Contestants are encouraged to keep all the pike they catch. Prizes are awarded for several categories including smallest catch and most pike caught, in total weight.
	Ninilchik Halibut Derby - This derby has been canceled for 2008.
	Ninilchik King Salmon Derby - This derby has been canceled for 2008.
	Pat Moore Memorial Game Fish Derby July 10, 2008 - July 13, 2008 The Pat Moore Memorial Game Fish Derby is the premier fishing event of Skagway, Alaska. King salmon, the jewel of Alaska's pristine waters, are the focus of this six-day derby that culminates in a fabulous awards banquet. Cash and prizes are awarded to contestants of all ages, and in many different categories.
	Pelican King Salmon Derby June 1, 2008 - June 10, 2008
	Petersburg Memorial Day King Salmon Derby May 22, 2009 - May 24, 2009
	Seward Jackpot Halibut Tournament June 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008
	Seward Silver Salmon Derby August 9, 2008 - August 17, 2008
	Ship Creek's Slamin' Salmon King Derby June 6, 2008 - June 15, 2008
	Ship Creek's Slamin' Salmon Silver Derby - This derby is canceled for 2008.
	Sitka Sportsmans Assoc. King Salmon Derby May 24, 2008 - June 1, 2008
	Soldotna Hardware Ice Fishing Derby February 1, 2008 - February 29, 2008
	Valdez Halibut Derby May 24, 2008 - August 31, 2008
	Valdez Kids Pink Salmon Derby July 19, 2008 - July 19, 2008 The event is one day only Saturday, July 19th. There are 4 age divisions to compete in: 5 to 7; 8 to 10; 11 to 13 and 14 to 16 with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. The first 100 fish weighed in will get a Kids Pink Salmon Derby t-shirt. Everyone who weighs in a fish will get a free ticket to the Kids Pink Salmon Derby Barbecue at 5pm. Salmon weigh-in is from 10am to 5pm at Valdez Fish Derbies weight station.
	Valdez Silver Salmon Derby July 26, 2008 - August 31, 2008
	Valdez Women's Silver Salmon Derby August 9, 2008 - August 9, 2008
	Whittier "Small Fry" Silver Salmon Derby September 13, 2008 - September 13, 2008
	Whittier Halibut Derby May 23, 2008 - August 31, 2008
	Whittier Silver Salmon Derby August 29, 2008 - September 14, 2008
	Wrangell King Salmon Derby May 10, 2008 - June 8, 2008
Want more photos of this year's derbies? Visit our Derby Photo Album!