Posts by KathyW
Awards Ceremony at 3pm
Today is the final day of the 2020 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby. Weigh stations close at 1pm. Our free BBQ at Gardiner Launch begins at noon and includes hamburgers, hot dogs and chili. The awards presentation begins at 3pm. Good luck and see you at the awards ceremony.
Read More86 Fish on Fish Ladder for March 13; Freshwater Bay Weigh Station closed March 14.
Yesterday was a great start to the 2020 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby, with 86 fish weighing six lbs or more on the fish ladder. Brandon Leeper from Bellingham is currently in first place with his 15.7lb catch. We have closed the Freshwater Bay weigh station due to poor conditions. Ediz Hook, John Wayne Marina, Gardiner…
Read MoreOlympic Peninsula Salmon Derby Starts Friday!
Don’t miss out on getting your ticket, retail sales end today! Online sales will end Wednesday. Launch ramp fees have been waived at all ramps except Ediz Hook. Please plan accordingly.
Read More2020 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby Tickets Now On Sale
It’s time to get your tickets for the 2020 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby! Tickets for the 2020 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby are currently on sale. This year’s annual event, held for more than 40 years, will be held March 13-15, starting Friday, March 13 and concluding Sunday, March 15 with a free BBQ at noon…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE – 2019 Winner
2019 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby Mark Thompson wins $10,000 First Prize with 19.35lb catch FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GARDINER, WA, March 11, 2019. The 2019 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby concluded its three-day run with Mark Thompson from Clinton, WA winning the $10,000 first prize. Thompson caught his 19.35lb blackmouth in Marine Area 9 on Friday morning and…
Read MoreMicah Hanley, right and Kyle Madison, left holding Kyle’s 16.85lb fish.
The 2018 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby has concluded in record-breaking style! 857 tickets were sold, and for the first time in derby history, there was TIE for first place! Micah Hanley of Mt. Vernon received the $10,000 first prize for his 16.85lb fish caught Saturday morning, while Kyle Madison from Port Angeles took second place and $2,000 for his…
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