California Halibut Derby on Humboldt Bay coming July 19, 2025
Inaugural California Halibut Derby, Humboldt Bay
What: Slot Size Derby
A measurement will be drawn in the morning before Derby starts and posted to the event’s Facebook and Instagram pages
A measurement will be drawn in the morning before Derby starts and posted to the event’s Facebook and Instagram pages
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Where: All waters within Humboldt Bay
Check-ins, Weigh-ins and Awards Ceremony: Woodley Island, 601 Startare Drive, Eureka, CA 95501 at the East-I Lot Grass Area
Times: Fishing 5:30am to 2:30pm. Weigh-ins from 2:30-3:30pm. Must be in line with your fish by 3:30pm in order to qualify. Event ends at 5:30pm
Registrations: Must be signed up and paid for the Derby by July 18 at midnight online at https://ncgasa.org/shop/
No day of sign ups or in person sign ups are allowed.
No day of sign ups or in person sign ups are allowed.
Entry Fees
$60 Adult (comes with a $30 NCGASA Membership)
$40 Youth, 13 years and under (comes with a $10 NCGASA Membership)
*if you are a current NCGASA member, you will receive $20 in raffle tickets at check in. Memberships are annual. Visit our membership page at https://ncgasa.org/product/membership-2/
Adult Payouts
$500 1st place
$300 2nd place
$150 3rd place
Payouts will be in the form of a NCGASA check. You will be required to fill out a W-9 at event. In case of tie, the weight will be used to determine winners. Only slot fish will be weighed.
Payouts will be in the form of a NCGASA check. You will be required to fill out a W-9 at event. In case of tie, the weight will be used to determine winners. Only slot fish will be weighed.
Youth Payouts
$100 1st place
$75 2nd place
$50 3rd place
All Youths registered in the Derby will receive a rod and reel combo!
Payouts will be in the form of gift cards to RMI Outdoors in Eureka
Payouts will be in the form of gift cards to RMI Outdoors in Eureka
Additional Payout
Big Fish Prize = longest measured fish from mouth to fork of tail
to be announced at event
Other Raffle Prizes from our Partners, Sponsors
• Fishing Trips
• Rods & Reels
• Rods & Reels
• Fishing Tackle & Gear
• Merchandise and more
Winners will be announced at event.
Winners will be announced at event.
Raffle Tickets for Purchase
Win other raffle prizes at the event by purchasing ticket strips! You will receive your raffle tickets at the check in station at the event.
$20 = 5 raffle tickets
$40 = 10 raffle tickets
$60 = 15 raffle tickets
Fill out your full name on the back of the tickets and insert tickets into a drum or bucket. Tickets will be drawn at the event.
$20 = 5 raffle tickets
$40 = 10 raffle tickets
$60 = 15 raffle tickets
Fill out your full name on the back of the tickets and insert tickets into a drum or bucket. Tickets will be drawn at the event.
Sponsorship Levels
• $100 Regular Business Membership + mentions on our socials
• $250 Event Sponsor Membership + mentions on our socials + logo on flyer
• $500 Lifetime Membership + logo on the flyer + mentions on our socials + logo on YouTube video + link on our website + signage at event
• $1,000 Business Lifetime Membership + you get your logo on the flyer + mentions on our socials + logo on YouTube video + link on our website + signage at event + free merch
Contacts
Contact Nor-Cal Guides Board of Directors Kenny Priest for more information, how to donate products or to sponsor the event. Email kenny@fishingthenorthcoast.com or call or text (707) 496-8671
For NCGASA membership questions, call Nor-Cal Guides Board of Directors Aimee Ferguson at aferguson@ncgasa.org
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