Kid’s Pink Salmon Derby

General Information

2018 Kids Pink Salmon Derby – Saturday, July 21st

1. Who can participate in the 2018 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 21st.  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 21st 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.

CLICK HERE for printable Flyer – 18 Kids Derby FAQ

2017 Winners

5 to 7 Age Division

1st
Bryndi Beck
Valdez, AK
10.08lbs.

2nd
Caleb Horschel
Valdez, AK
7.90 lbs.

3rd
Lilia Horschel
Valdez, AK
7.74 lbs.

8 to 10 Age Division

1st
Alex Plowman
Fairbanks, AK
10.12 lbs.

2nd
Ava Mitchell
Fairbanks, AK
9.40 lbs.

3rd
Paul Eiman
Twin Falls Idaho
8.40 lbs.

11-13 Age Division

1st
Andrew Hayse
Wasilla, AK
8.20 lbs.

2nd
Alex Wease
Salcha, AK
7.68 lbs.

3rd
Dominik Bredonger
Switzerland
7.58 lbs.

14-16 Age Division

1st
Fred Sinnok
Shishmaref, AK
7.66 lbs.

2nd
Alexa Jenkins
Fairbanks, AK
7.18 lbs.

3rd
Jordan Calderara
Fairbanks, AK
7.02 lbs.

2017 Kids Derby Slideshow

Click photo above to view photos

Top 10 (2008 through 2017) Pink Salmon Derby Winners

Kids Fish Derby 2017 Sponsors

Wilson Brothers/ Coca Cola
Crowley
City of Valdez
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
First National Bank
Bahama Hawks
The Prospector
KVAK Radio
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