Washington Salmon Classic

When

Usually July

Host port

Westport

Organizer

Northwest Offshore Series

Species

King salmon

Format

One-day king salmon derby with individual angler entry and prizes for the heaviest fish. Big Salmon Friday is an optional side pot the day before the main event.

First held

2025

A one-day king salmon derby in Westport, Washington, run by the Northwest Offshore Series with proceeds supporting veterans and first responders, held alongside the Washington Tuna Classic, with the first annual edition in 2025.

Organizer's site

Nearby ports

• Westport
• Ilwaco
• Astoria-Warrenton

More tournaments in Washington

• Usually September

  Boat Basin Salmon Derby

  Westport · Run by Mike Cloverdale

  Species: Salmon

  Organizer's site for Boat Basin Salmon Derby (opens in a new tab)

• Westport Fishing Derby

  Westport · Run by Westport Charter Boat Association

  Species: Chinook salmonCoho salmonPacific halibutLingcod

  Organizer's site for Westport Fishing Derby (opens in a new tab)

• Ilwaco Charter Association Salmon Derby

  Ilwaco · about 40 miles away · Run by Ilwaco Charter Association

  Species: Salmon

  Organizer's site for Ilwaco Charter Association Salmon Derby (opens in a new tab)

• Usually August

  Columbia River Salmon Derby

  Chinook · about 45 miles away · Run by Chinook Port Alliance

  Species: Salmon

• Usually August

  Gig Harbor Puget Sound Anglers Salmon Derby

  Tacoma · about 80 miles away · Run by Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor and Tacoma chapter (GHPSA)

  Species: Pink salmonCoho salmonChinook salmon

  Organizer's site for Gig Harbor Puget Sound Anglers Salmon Derby (opens in a new tab)

• Usually August

  RCAW Salmon Derby Competition

  Tacoma · about 80 miles away · Run by Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW)

  Species: Salmon

  Organizer's site for RCAW Salmon Derby Competition (opens in a new tab)

All Washington tournaments