THE 2011 BELLINGHAM SALMON DERBY SAW A RECORD NUMBER OF SALMON CAUGHT IN ANY OF THE NW SALMON DERBY SERIES.

2011 Bellingham Salmon Derby

July 8th, 9^th and 10^th 2011

1st Place $5,000

2nd Place $2,500

3rd Place $1,000

Plus... 2 secret weight prizes of $500 each

  Click here for more prize information

Welcome to the 2011 Bellingham Salmon Derby. The Bellingham Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers, in association with the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) was proud to present our 7th annual Bellingham Salmon Derby.

The 2011 Derby started at daybreak on July 8th and ended at noon on July 10th. Fishing was in Area 7, commonly known as the San Juan Islands. See the rules and maps pages for more details. The awards ceremony was held in the dockside area at the Squalicum Harbor Boat launch beginning at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 10th.

The Bellingham Chapter of The Puget Sound Anglers is a nonprofit organization and the proceeds from the derby will be donated to local salmon enhancement programs. The organization has so far donated over $24,000 to local high schools and other fish hatchery projects.

Cory Warnock with the winning salmon in the 2011 Salmon Derby

“BEST FISHING I’VE EVER SEEN”

That was the comment we heard over and over from the contestants in the Bellingham Salmon Derby held July 8,9 and 10, 2011. Perfect weather saw over 350 adults and children compete for the $5,000 first place price in the 7th annual Bellingham Salmon Derby, sponsored by the Bellingham Chapter of The Puget Sound Anglers.

265 Chinook Salmon were weighed in during the 2 and ½ day event, a new derby record for the number of fish caught and an all time record for The Northwest Salmon Derby Series, a group of 16 fishing derbies held around Washington State. Boats traveled from as far away as Sequim to take part in the derby. The winning fish was caught by Cory Warnock from Ferndale, a PSA member, and weighed in at 34.85 pounds. The winning fish in the kids derby was caught by Jake Pease from Oak Harbor and weighed in at 20.64 pounds.

84 fish were weighed in at over 20 pounds and 5 fish weighed more than 30 pounds. Many boats reported catching and releasing fish weighing over 20 pounds in hopes of getting one over 30. Total prizes given away were valued at over $22,000.

The top 3 winners in the Adult category were Cory Warnock 34.85 pounds Shawn Ensley 31.95 pounds Kip Smith 31.50 pounds

The top 3 winners in the kids derby were Jake Pease 20.64 pounds Abbey Lee 19.64 pounds Morgan Pease 19.54 pounds

Adult derby had 312 entrants

Kids derby had 47 entrants

For complete results, click on the link below: 

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