Valdez Fish Derbies
Halibut Derby Gets Underway in Valdez this Saturday
Halibut can be caught in shallower water this time of year, especially near herring spawning sites according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Halibut angling was fair inside the Sound last week and anglers are reporting the best catches near the ocean entrances and Middle Ground Shoal.
Halibut Derby Starts, May 19
The Valdez, Alaska, 
2012 Halibut Derby will be starting on Saturday, May 19th. Make sure to grab your ticket so that you qualify for the $15,000 cash prize!
Valdez Fish Derbies Featured in the December 2011 Issue of Fish Alaska Magazine
The article was written by Melissa Norris with photos by Joe Prax. Read "The Big Weigh-In" >>>
Valdez Woman Wins Valdez Fish Derbies Truck
September 2, 2011
Checks were cut, prizes were given away and the Seekins Ford Truck drawing was held at the Spawn ‘til Dawn Derby Awards Party Sunday evening, officially ending the 2011 Valdez Silver Salmon and Halibut Derbies.
Read more and see standings >>>
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2012 Derby Dates
Halibut Derby
May 19 - Sep 2, 2012
Kids' Pink Salmon Derby
July 14, 2012
Silver Salmon Derby
July 21 - Sep 2, 2012
Women's Silver Salmon Derby
Aug 11, 2012
Halibut Hullabaloo
June 15 - 24, 2012
Silver Big Prize Fridays
July 27 & Aug 31, 2012
Contact VFD
Derby Office: (907) 835-5680
Derby Clerk: (907) 255-4727
Weigh In: (907) 255-5680
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1053
Valdez, Alaska 99686
