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Ilwaco - August 6th
Located on the Southwest coast of Washington, the Port of Ilwaco is nestled just inside the Columbia River bar. This years event gets started Friday night at 6pm with a mandatory Captains meeting in the big tent located in the ports north parking lot. Saturday starts early with a shot gun start just across the Columbia River bar and continues with play by play action from the weigh in station. The evening wraps up with a huge BBQ, raffle and the final results of the days activities. With so much to offer Ilwaco has something for everyone:
- Great restaurants along the water front boardwalk
- Saturday market in Ilwaco
- Sunday market in Astoria
- Salmon fishing (both Buoy 10 and the Ocean)
- Halibut fishing Thursday 8/6 through Friday 8/8
- Bottom fishing
- Crabbing
- Scavenger hunt on Saturday for those not fishing
These are just a few of the many local attractions that make a weekend in the lower Columbia area a great place to visit.
This year, we are striving to help multiply the OTC's contribution to the local food banks:
- Canned food drive on Saturday. Bring a can of food and get an additional raffle ticket! Everyone wins!
- Boat moorage fees donated to the Ilwaco food bank - make out a check to the OTC, or pay in cash and your moorage fees will also be directed toward the food banks!
Register for the Ilwaco Tournament Now
Download & Print Release Waiver. Required for ALL anglers.
Local information:
Visit the Port of Ilwaco chamber of commerce website.
Ilwaco, Washington
Located at the mouth of the Columbia River, Ilwaco is the gateway to one of our nation's newest national treasures, the Lewis and Clark National & State Historical Park. Lighthouses, pristine beaches, fabulous campgrounds and breathtaking hiking trails all invite you to experience the unparalleled natural beauty of the area. The Port of Ilwaco is the Pacific Northwest's premiere sturgeon, salmon, halibut, crab and tuna fishing destination. If visiting our Saturday Waterfront Market or dining on the world's best seafood, our antique malls, canneries, seafood markets, great restaurants, comfortable lodgings, fine art galleries, unique upscale shops and award-winning Heritage Museum are all a quick stroll away. Festivals, River Tours and many other attractions are sure to make your visit memorable.
Port Sponsor:
Defiance Boats
Visit the Port of Ilwaco Website.
Port Captain: Dean Ferguson - 503-791-4617
1st Prize - $3,000
2nd Prize - $2,000
3nd Prize - $1,000
Resigtration dates:
Registration date July 31st
Entry fee $300.00
Late registration date August 3rd
Late entry fee $400.00
Event schedule
Friday - August 5th:
5pm-6pm Registration in the main tent located at the Port Of Ilwaco parking lot.
6pm Mandatory Captains Meeting in the main tent
5pm-8pmWelcome social party in the main tent
Saturday - August 6th
6am Shot Gun Start (Start time confirmed at captains meetWing)
6am-4pm Fishing tournament
2pm-4pm Official weigh in (Location confirmed at captains meeting)
6pm Awards and raffle presentation and Dinner Banquet in the main tent
