Kid’s Pink Salmon Derby

2020 Kids Pink Salmon Derby – Saturday, July 25th

CLICK HERE for 2019 Kids Pink Salmon Derby Picture Slideshow

2019 Kids Pink Salmon Derby Winners

5 to 7 Age Division

1st
Cole Moore
North Pole, AK
7.18 lbs.

2nd
Lilia Horschel (’17 Picture)
Valdez, AK
6.82 lbs.

3rd
Eston Bailey
Fairbanks, AK
6.30 lbs.

8 to 10 Age Division

1st
McKinley Creer
El Paso, TX
6.96 lbs.

2nd
Josie Jenkins
Fairbanks, AK
6.76 lbs.

3rd
Hunter Burgess
East Wenatchee, WA
6.24 lbs.

11-13 Age Division

1st
Avery Creer
El Paso, TX
7.94 lbs.

2nd
Fritz Stangl
Fairbanks, AK
7.08

3rd
Wesley Horschel
Valdez, AK
6.38 lbs.

14-16 Age Division

1st
Ginger Keller
Valdez, AK
5.78 lbs.

2nd
Tyler Belliston
Wasilla, AK
5.64 lbs.

3rd
Riley Jenkins
Fairbanks, AK
5.26 lbs.

CLICK HERE for 2019 Kids Pink Salmon Derby Weigh-In Photos

Top 10 (2008 through 2019) Pink Salmon Derby Winners

Place

Name

Year

Age Group

Weight

City, State

Alex Plowman

2017

8-10 yrs

10.12

Fairbanks, AK

Bryndi Beck

2017

5-7 yrs

10.08

Valdez, AK

Ava Mitchell

2017

8-10 yrs

9.40

Fairbanks, AK

Paul Eieman

2017

8-10 yrs

8.40

Twin Falls, ID

Andrew Hayse

2017

11-13 yrs

8.20

Wasilla, AK

Christian Wingert

2016

8-10 yrs

8.08 lbs.

Fairbanks, AK

Avery Creer

2019

11-13 yrs

7.94 lbs.

El Paso, TX

Theron Lee

2012

14-16 yrs

7.92 lbs.

Winfield, AL

Caleb Horschel

2017

5-7 yrs

7.90 lbs.

Valdez AK

Austin Evans

2016

11-13 yrs

7.90 lbs.

Tulsa, OK

General Information

2020 Kids Pink Salmon Derby – Saturday, July 25th

1. Who can participate in the 2020 Kid’s Derby?

Any kid in the following age divisions:
Age: 5 – 7
Age: 8 – 10
Age: 11 – 13
Age: 14 – 16

2. Who can come to the BBQ?

Kid’s Derby participants and their friends & family.

3. What if I don’t catch a fish?

Come by the weigh in station anyway, and let us know that you tried. You can still get a free t-shirt (while supplies last) and attend the Awards BBQ.

4. When & Where do I weigh my fish?

Between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 25th. At the Valdez Fish Derby weigh in station near the Harbormaster’s office.

5. How much does it cost?

It’s FREE! No fees for the derby or for the BBQ!

6. When is the BBQ?

We will begin serving food at 5pm, July 25th Saturday at Dock Point.

7. What will Valdez Fish Derbies do with my picture?

Valdez Fish Derbies will take a picture of every child who weighs a fish.
If parent/guardian signs the release form, their picture will be posted on VFD website.
Winner pictures will be released to the media, only if parent or guardian over age of 18 has signed the release.

As a non-profit 501 C6 organization, Valdez Fish Derbies is dedicated to promoting Sportfishing in Valdez. Pink salmon are a great introduction to fishing for kids because the pinks are plentiful, easily accessible and a lot of fun to catch. Valdez Fish Derbies happily funds the barbecue, prizes and operational expenses of the Kids Pink Salmon Derby. We encourage you to bring your kids and get hooked on fishing.