Coho Rodeo - 4th Annual Ship Creek Silver Salmon Derby

Sat Jul 27 2024 at 07:00 am UTC-08:00

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Coho Rodeo - 4th Annual Ship Creek Silver Salmon Derby
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The Bait Shack Community Events with the 4th Annual Ship Creek Coho Derby that captures the excitement of the silver salmon summer end blitz.
The Coho Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 7am - 7pm on the banks of Ship Creek. Join us for the awards presentation at 8pm-ish!
Anglers will have the opportunity to cast a line to help others, while also fishing for a chance to win cash prizes.
Proceeds from this year's derby will support four Alaska non-profit organizations: Alaska EXCEL, Alaska RiteCare Foundation, Armed Services YMCA Alaska and Bean's Cafe.
Alaska EXCEL provides high school students and young adults with the necessary transitional skills and career exploration opportunities to be successful in our ever-changing world. The Alaska RiteCare Foundation provides clinical support to Alaska's children with language and speech difficulties, and offers a scholarship program for a graduate student seeking to advance their career in speech therapy. The Armed Services YMCA Alaska enhances the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life and Bean's Cafe provides one meal at a time, while providing a pathway to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.
Local anglers and out-of-state visitors are eligible to participate in the Derby. To participate, a derby ticket must be purchased prior to fishing. Tickets will be available for $25 each at the Derby headquarters that will be located at The Bait Shack at 212 W. Whitney Road.
After catching silver salmon, the angler must bring their catch to Derby Headquarters for official weigh-in. Anglers may enter up to 3 silver salmon. (proxy fishing is not eligible for this derby)
The top 6 heaviest stringer weights will win cash prizes:
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250
4th Place: $125
5th Place: $75
6th Place: $50
Fishing rods, tackle, and other prizes will also be awarded to anglers with the 1st fish, heaviest fish and smallest fish by weight.
Anglers must have the appropriate 2024 State of Alaska Sport Fishing License.
The Coho Rodeo is part of The Bait Shack Community Events, a series of community fishing events in Anchorage. Upcoming events include a second Ship Creek cleanup in the fall, an
d the Jewel Lake Jamboree ice fishing event next February.
These events are made possible by the generosity of The Bait Shack’s partner sponsors: Bristol Bay Native Corp., Parker, Smith and Feek, Cadence General, Matson, Alaska Discount Outfitters, Alaska Sport Fishing Association and nearly 20 other local businesses that donate prizes and giveaways for these events.
More information is available at www.thebaitshackak.com.
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The Bait Shack, 212 W Whitney Rd, Anchorage, AK 99501, United States

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