Derby Rules

By Participating in this event, you agree to all the Rules, Terms & Conditions! The Kingston Kiwanis, The Port of Kingston and the sponsors of the derby accept no responsibility for loss or damage to any boat, vehicle, equipment, personal property or injury to any contestant, passenger or observer during this event.

Anyone entering the Derby, or providing assistance to Derby Officials or contestants, agrees to hold the Derby Committee, sponsors, and officials harmless for any damages or claims which may arise; and, in particular, if you choose to participate, you agree that you are responsible for your own safety.

The Participant authorizes Kingston Kiwanis to use, edit, copy, publish or exhibit any photograph taken during this event for any lawful purpose, including commercial purposes, fundraising and any and all other promotional materials, without payment or consideration to the participant, and the participant waives the right to review any photograph.

Derby is limited to the first 150 derby tickets purchased. Fishing is allowed in the open areas of Marine areas 9 and 10 only. All contestants must fish in accordance with the current WDFW Fishing Regulations. Everyone aboard the boat must have a derby ticket.

Derby is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024 and is from dawn to 2:00 p.m. sharp. All Participants must arrive at the weigh in location via water to qualify for weigh in and prizes. Each contestant will weigh in only 1 fish. There will be no upgrading of fish. Your first fish weighed in will be your entry. Weigh station will be at the Port of Kingston stage area at Mike Wallace Park All Derby fish must be whole! No cleaning and/or bleeding required. NOTE: The Port of Kingston does not allow any fish cleaning within the breakwater.

You must be in the designated weigh-in line by 2:00 p.m. to be eligible to weigh in your fish. Time will be determined by derby official cell phone. No exceptions! In the event of a tie, the time of weigh-in shall determine the winner (earliest fish wins). Cash Prizes shall be awarded for largest COHO salmon (by weight). 1st place $2500.00, 2nd place $1500.00, 3rd place $750.00, 4th place $500, 5th place $250, 6th place $100 and mystery fish (weight to be determined day of the derby) $500.00.

Attendance at the awards and photo ceremony is required to receive cash prizes. Awards presentation will be within 15 minutes of last fished weighed. Prizes and awards will be limited to one per entry.

The decisions of Derby Officials on legality, time, and weight will be final and binding. Derby officials reserve the right to disqualify any fish that appears to have been tampered with, per the rules designated herein.

This is an all-weather Derby. Participants are expected to use reasonable judgment and common sense with respect to weather and sea conditions.

Prize recipients are responsible for payment of any taxes that might be owed on a particular prize, merchandise prizes shall have no cash value, and shall not be eligible for exchange or credit from the donor thereof. All prizes shall be final at the time of award.