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Sitka youth wins 70th Sitka Salmon Derby — again!

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 27, 2025 | Local News, Syndicated

A nine-year old has won the Sitka Salmon Derby – for the second time in three years. Caleb Gray brought in the biggest fish near the beginning of the five-day event, and no one else ever came close.Read More

Davis prevails in salmon derby after early lead

by Meredith Redick | Jun 3, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Ron Davis has won the 69th annual Sitka Salmon Derby with a king salmon weighing in at 39.5 pounds. Read More

Grownups have the edge in 2024 Sitka Salmon Derby — but just barely

by KCAW News | May 28, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Adults have the edge in the 2024 Sitka Salmon Derby -- but just barely. Ron Davis is in the lead with a 39.5-pound king, but not far behind is last year's winner, 11-year old Caleb Gray, in third place with a 28.5 pound fish. Read More

Kids land big fish — and even bigger prizes — in Sitka’s 68th Annual Salmon Derby

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jun 6, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

A nine-year old, an 11-year old, and a 15-year old were the top winners in the Sitka Salmon Derby, claiming over $20,000 in cash and prizes between them. Was it beginners' luck? Not likely. Read More

40-pounder takes lead in Sitka Salmon Derby

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 31, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka Salmon Derby officials were hoping to see a trend back toward larger fish this year, and that may be happening. A 40-pounder went to the top of the leaderboard on Sunday. Read More