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.
Craig Klawock King Salmon Derby May 1, 2010 - August 15, 2010 There are two separate derbies over the summer. The first runs May 1 through June 30 and the second runs July 1 through August 15. Prizes for 1st through 3rd are awarded for each derby. All derby ticket holders are entered into the $10,000 drawing. |
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Fish For a Cure Silver Salmon Derby August 1, 2009 - August 16, 2009 This derby is for breast cancer awareness. Prizes awarded for each division, Adult Men, Adult Women and Youth. Derby BBQ on August 8, 2009. Tickets are $10 |
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Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby May 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010 Prizes include 1st through 4th place each month, Kids and Lady Angler prizes, Tagged Fish for Cash. Tickets are $10 |
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Juneau Golden North Salmon Derby August 13, 2010 - August 15, 2010 1st prize worth over $16,000.00, prizes include, Tagged Fish for Cash, Tagged fish for Scholarships, and special prizes. Tickets are $40 |
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Juneau Spring King Salmon Derby May 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010 There are prizes for the top 30 fish and 1st place gets $7500. Tickets are $40 |
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Ketchikan Indian Community Silver Salmon Derby August 28, 2010 - September 12, 2010 This derby runs for three weekends. Aug 28,29; Sept 4-6; Sept 11,12. Grand Prize is $5000 in silver; 2nd prize is $2500 in silver and 3rd prize is $1250 in silver. Other prizes will be awarded weekly. |
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Ketchikan King Salmon Derby May 23, 2009 - June 7, 2009 This derby is weekends only: May 23-25,30,31 and June 6, 7 2009. |
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Petersburg Memorial Day King Salmon Derby May 28, 2010 - May 31, 2010 Prizes for 1st through 3rd with 32 hidden weight & special prizes, and 150 other prizes for a total of over $41,000 awarded in 2009! |
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Seldovia 'Human Powered' Derby May 23, 2009 - May 24, 2009 Tickets are $25 per fishing pole. This derby is for row boats, kayacks, canoes, etc. |
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Sitka Salmon Derby May 29, 2010 - May 31, 2010 This event is a two weekend event. The second derby weekend is June 5 & 6, 2010. |
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Soldotna Hardware Ice Fishing Derby February 1, 2010 - February 28, 2010 Prizes for top fish each week as well as 1st through 3rd prize in the kids and adult divisions. Other prizes include ugliest fish, prettiest fish and mystery prizes. No entry fee |
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Valdez Halibut Derby May 22, 2010 - September 5, 2010 1st and 2nd place prizes each week and three overall grand prizes with last year's winner netting $15000 in cash. Tickets are $10 per day or $50 for the season. |
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Valdez Kids' Pink Derby July 17, 2010 - July 17, 2010 Prizes for 1st through 3rd in age groups 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16 and a biggest fish of the day prize. Tickets are $10 for the day. |
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Valdez Silver Salmon Derby July 24, 2010 - September 5, 2010 Daily winners receive prizes as well as the three grand prize winners. Tickets are $10 per day or $50 for the season. |
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Valdez Women's Silver Salmon Derby August 14, 2010 - August 14, 2010 This is a one day event. Grand prizes go to the top 3, with prizes for all contestants placing in the top 30. Tickets are $10 for the day. |
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Whittier 'Small Fry' Silver Salmon Derby September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010 This is a one day only event. |
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Want more photos of this year's derbies? Visit our Derby Photo Album! | ||
