Anchor Point King Salmon Derby scheduled for May 15

The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce will host the 26th annual Calcutta King Salmon Derby May 15.

By Sarah Knapp • May 12, 2021 1:30 am
Derotha Ferraro from the fishing vessel Big Game poses with the king salmon she caught at the Anchor Point King Salmon Calcutta on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Ferraro’s fish was one of the top ten fish caught in the tournament, weighing more than 20 pounds. (Photo courtesy of Bill Scott)
Derotha Ferraro from the fishing vessel Big Game poses with the king salmon she caught at the Anchor Point King Salmon Calcutta on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Ferraro’s fish was one of the top ten fish caught in the tournament, weighing more than 20 pounds. (Photo courtesy of Bill Scott)

The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 26th annual King Salmon Derby & Calcutta May 14-15. Registration is $100 per angler, and all anglers/boats must be registered by 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 14.

Anglers can register online at anchorpointchamber.org or at the Calcutta auction at the Anchor Point VFW by 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 14. Dinner and registration are scheduled from 5 – 6:30 p.m., and the auction will begin at 7 p.m.

The tournament runs Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Anchor Point boat launch. All fish must be weighed by 6 p.m. The winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. at the Anchor Point VFW.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place catches, as well as a prize for the average weight fish. Anglers who opt for lodging in Anchor Point or show proof of launching with Anchor Point Tractor Launch will get $20 back from their registration fee. Side bets are available at $50, $150 and $200 with a 60/40 split.

For more information about the tournament, visit anchorpointchamber.org.