California Halibut Derby, Humboldt Bay | Saturday, July 25
Price range: $100.00 through $1,000.00
What: Slot Size Derby
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Where: All waters within Humboldt Bay
Boat Launches: You can launch anywhere in Humboldt Bay
Anglers: Can fish from the shore, beaches, piers, kayaks, boats in Humboldt Bay
Check-ins, Fish Measuring and Awards Ceremony starts at 2:30pm at: Derby participants need to check in at Woodley Island, 601 Startare Drive, Eureka, CA 95501 at the East-I Lot Grass Area first before getting your fish measured.
Times: Fishing 5:30am to 2:30pm. Fish measuring is from 2:30-3:30pm. Must be in line with your fish by 3:30pm in order to qualify. Event ends at 5:30pm
Registration: Must be signed up with completed payment for the Derby by July 24 at midnight. Sign ups will become available in March or April. You can become a sponsor of this event by selecting the amounts provided. We will use your donation to provide our youth anglers with gift cards to a local sporting goods store. We will contact you about your generous donation.
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Contact Information
• For event info, sponsorships or donations, contact Kenny Priest at kenny@fishingthenorthcoast.com or (707) 496-8671
Donate a fishing trip, donate any fishing tackle and gear, donate gift cards or any merchandise items for our youth anglers.
Sponsor this fun, family-friendly event and get your logo on our poster and on all our marketing collateral.
Adult Payouts
$500 – 1st Place
$300 – 2nd Place
$150 – 3rd Place
* based on number of participants
* based on number of participants
Youth Payouts
$100 – 1st Place
$75 – 2nd Place
$50 – 3rd Place
All youth participants will receive a rod and reel combo!
Additional Payout
Big Fish Prize: entries will be California Halibut 30” and above. ONLY ONE Big Fish can be entered per entrant. In case of a tie, winner will be determined by weight. For the big fish, adult and youth divisions will be combined
Winner to be announced at event
Win Additional Prizes at the event
You can purchase raffle tickets at the check in station at the event. $20 = 5 raffle tickets
*Current 2026 NCGASA members who signed up for the Derby will receive $20 in raffle tickets at event check-in. Fill out your full name on the back of the tickets and insert into receptacle. Winning tickets will be drawn after all the fish are measured and before 5:30pm.
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Boat Launches: You can launch anywhere along Humboldt Bay!
Where to Measure your CATCH
Woodley Island H-I Dock Parking Lots
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