Kid’s Pink Salmon Derby

2017 Kids Pink Salmon Derby – Saturday, July 22nd

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General Information

1. Who can participate in the 2017 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 22nd.  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!

8. When is the BBQ?

We will begin serving food at 5pm, July 22nd Saturday at Dock Point.

9. 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.

2016 Winners

5 to 7 Age Division

1st
Caleb Horschel
Valdez, AK
7.64 lbs.

2nd
Liam Day
Valdez, AK
6.92 lbs.

3rd
Keira Albright
Valdez, AK
6.86 lbs.

8 to 10 Age Division

1st
Christian Wingert
Fairbanks, AK
8.08 lbs.

2nd
William Slater
North Pole, AK
7.26 lbs.

3rd
Jamie Crisp
Valdez, AK
6.58

11-13 Age Division

1st
Austin Evans
Tulsa, Oklahoma
7.90 lbs.

2nd
Bryce Sawin
Anchorage, AK
7.06 lbs.

3rd
Brad Baker
Salcha, Alaska
6.90 lbs.

14-16 Age Division

1st
Oceana Holt
Valdez, AK
7.12 lbs.

2nd
Caleb Hughes
Wasilla, AK
6.46 lbs.

3rd
Dahlis Talbott
Valdez, AK
6.12 lbs.

Top 10 (2008 through 2016) Pink Salmon Derby Winners

2016 Kids Derby Slideshow
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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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