California Halibut Derby, Humboldt Bay
$20.00 – $1,000.00
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
Registration: Must be signed up with completed payment for the Derby by July 18 at midnight. No day of sign ups or in person sign ups are allowed.
Entry Fees
$60 Adult (includes a $30 NCGASA Membership)
$40 Youth, 13 and under (includes a $10 NCGASA Membership)
*Current 2025 NCGASA members will receive $20 in raffle tickets at check-in
RAFFLE TICKETS for purchase
Win 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
Win 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
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 flyer, mentions on socials, logo on YouTube video, link on website, signage at event
$1,000 Business Lifetime Membership — all above benefits + free merch
Description
Contact Information
For event sponsorships or donations, contact Kenny Priest at kenny@fishingthenorthcoast.com or (707) 496-8671
• Download our FLYER, click here.
For NCGASA membership questions, contact Aimee Ferguson at aferguson@ncgasa.org
Adult Payouts
$500 – 1st Place
$300 – 2nd Place
$150 – 3rd Place
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 = longest measured fish from mouth to fork of tail
to be announced at event
to be announced at event
Raffle Prizes at Event
• Fishing Trips
• Fishing Tackle & Gear
• Merchandise and More
Winners will be announced at event.
Winners will be announced at event.
RAFFLE TICKETS for purchase
Win 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
*Current 2025 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 a drum or bucket. Winning tickets will be drawn after the weigh-ins and before 5:30pm.
