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5 to 7 Age Division
1stNoah McPheters
Valdez, AK
6.78 lbs.
2ndMaycie Johnson
Tanacross, AK
6.20 lbs.
3rdAslynn Folly
Palmer, AK
6.04 lbs.
8 to 10 Age Division
1stLiliana Garcia
Fairbanks, AK
7.80 lbs.
2ndSammy Huffman
Valdez, AK
7.04 lbs.
3rdJD Lyons
Delta Junction, AK
6.72 lbs.
11-13 Age Division
1stAlex Plowman
Fairbanks, AK
7.32 lbs.
2ndMadison Spencer
Fairbanks, AK
6.48 lbs.
3rdAlina Kockentiet
Valdez, AK
6.28 lbs.
14-16 Age Division
1stAnthony Hursh
Fairbanks, AK
6.88 lbs.
2ndAbby Creer
North Pole, AK
6.38 lbs.
3rdBrad Baker
Salcha, AK
6.34 lbs.
Top 10 (2008 through 2018) Pink Salmon Derby Winners
Place
Name
Year
Age Group
Weight
City, State
1
Alex Plowman
2017
8-10 yrs
10.12
Fairbanks, AK
2
Bryndi Beck
2017
5-7 yrs
10.08
Valdez, AK
3
Ava Mitchell
2017
8-10 yrs
9.40
Fairbanks, AK
4
Paul Eieman
2017
8-10 yrs
8.40
Twin Falls, ID
5
Andrew Hayse
2017
11-13 yrs
8.20
Wasilla, AK
6
Christian Wingert
2016
8-10 yrs
8.08 lbs.
Fairbanks, AK
7
Theron Lee
2012
14-16 yrs
7.92 lbs.
Winfield, AL
8
Caleb Horschel
2017
5-7 yrs
7.90 lbs.
Valdez, AK
9
Austin Evans
2016
11-13 yrs
7.90 lbs.
Tulsa, OK
10
Liliana Garcia
2018
8-10 yrs
7.80 lbs.
Fairbanks, AK
Kids Fish Derby 2017 Sponsors
Wilson Brothers/ Coca Cola
GCI
Crowley Alaska Tankers
Samson Tug & Barge
Harris Sand & Gravel
Copper Valley Telecom
Elks
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
First National Bank
Bahama Hawks
The Prospector
KVAK Radio
Charter Captains
Capt’n Patty
Valdez Outfitters
Alaska Marine Guides
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.