Ilwaco - July 31st

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. From great restaurants along the water front boardwalk to the Saturday market these are just a few of the many local attractions that make a weekend in Ilwaco a great place to visit.

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.

Visit the Port of Ilwaco Website.

Port Captain: Dean Ferguson

1st Prize - $3,000

2nd Prize - $2,000

3nd Prize - $1,000

Hosted by:

THE ROGUE BREWERY

Established in 2003, Rogue Spirits creates award winning multi-ingredient small batch spirits, artisan distilled in traditional hand-crafted copper pot stills. No chemicals, additives or preservatives are used.

The Rogue Brewery
2320 OSU Drive
Newport, OR 97365

Resigtration dates:

Registration date July 25th

Entry fee $300.00

Late registration date July 28th

Late entry fee $400.00

Event schedule

Friday - July 30th:

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 - July 31st

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