"Hook the Hawg" Salmon Derby set for April 3-4

The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Hook the Hawg” Salmon Derby on April 3-4. This will be the 3rd year for the derby. The event will take place at Elochoman Slough Marina.

The “Hook the Hawg” Salmon Derby is a fundraising event for the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. Funds raised at this event help to provide a high school senior with a scholarship to attend a college, university, or trade school after graduation. In addition, funds raised help to contribute towards future chamber community events.

This will be a two-day fishing event commencing at 4:30 a.m., on Friday, April 3 and finishing in the evening on Saturday, April 4. Plan to check in at the chamber’s booth in the morning each day to ensure you are checked in for the derby. Friday’s weigh-in for gilled, not gutted, salmon will occur between 2-5 p.m. Weigh-in for Saturday will also occur between 2-5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the largest salmon caught by an adult male, adult female, youth, and child.

Tickets for the “Hook the Hawg” Salmon Derby are available at the following locations: Bank of the Pacific Cathlamet, Bank of the Pacific Naselle, Elochoman Slough Marina, Moore Auto, Skamokawa Resort, and the day of the event. Tickets for adults (17+) are $20, tickets for youth (11-16) are $10 and tickets for kids (10 and under) are free.

Contact the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 795-9996, for further information.

The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting local business, encouraging economic development, and fostering community interaction and involvement.