PSA-Fidalgo and San Juan Islands

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Meeting Reminder, tomorrow night, the 16th, at 6:30 PM, we will be gathering at Sean O'Donnell's Irish restaurant on Highway 20. The agenda will include our famous fish spot discussion on favorite spots in the San Juan Islands for the upcoming salmon opener and crab, along with our customary generous raffle. We hope to see you there tomorrow night at 6:30 PM.

06/15/2026

It’s on! 2026 resurrection Salmon Derby! 🐟🐟

06/15/2026

Its Back ! 2026 resurrection Salmon Derby August 29-30 see you on Bellingham Bay!🎣🐟

06/12/2026

Mark your calendars. The Third Annual Resurrection Derby is happening August 29–30, 2026 in Bellingham Bay — and this one is shaping up to be something special. www.resurrectionderby.com

Last year, over 250 anglers showed up. $15,000 in cash prizes were handed out. And the energy at the awards ceremony? Electric.

This year, we’re expecting even more — and the fish are cooperating.

Based on last year’s creel reports, we moved the derby to the end of August to put you right on peak fish numbers in Bellingham Bay. These are hatchery Chinook returning to Whatcom Creek — part of a collaborative effort between WDFW, Bellingham Technical College, the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, the Lummi Nation, and the Nooksack Indian Tribe.

They’re coming. They’ll be biting. And one of them could be worth $10,000.

Here's What's on the Line

First Place: up to $10,000
Second Place: $2,000
Third Place: $1,000
Secret Weight: $500
Military/Veteran: $500
Women: $500
Youth: $500
And a TON of raffle prizes. Even if you don't catch a fish, you could walk home a winner!

Note: Payout will be 50% of derby proceeds. Payout was 100% last year.

Here's How the Derby Works

Friday, August 28 — Optional Captains’ Meeting

Join us at Rockfish Grill in Anacortes at 6 PM for a no-host kickoff dinner with raffle prizes. It’s a great chance to meet your fellow anglers before the weekend begins.

Saturday & Sunday — Fish Bellingham Bay

No check-in required. Launch when you’re ready, fish your plan, and bring your best fish to the scale at Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes.

Saturday weigh-in: 3 PM – 6 PM (must be in line by 6 PM)
Sunday weigh-in: 2 PM – 5 PM (must be in line by 5 PM)

Sunday Evening — Awards Ceremony

6 PM at the Train Depot in Anacortes. Food, raffle prizes, and the moment we find out who’s taking home the big cash prize!

Tickets

Tickets are $100 per angler and will go on sale July 1 at ResurrectionDerby.com and at select local sporting goods stores.

Every dollar goes back to fish enhancement projects and fisheries-related scholarships supported by the Fidalgo-San Juan Islands Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers. You’re not just fishing for a prize — you’re investing in the future of this fishery.

For full rules, the weigh-in map, and everything you need to know, visit ResurrectionDerby.com.

See you on the water!

The Resurrection Derby Committee
Puget Sound Anglers Fidalgo-San Juan Islands Chapter

Bellingham BayAugust 29-30, 2026OverviewEnjoy two days of exciting salmon fishing in Bellingham Bay with up to $15,000 in cash prizes!  Participation supports scholarships, fish enhancement, conservation, youth fishing programs; and honors our veterans.  This is more than a Derby -its a tradition....

06/10/2026

Hey Every one
our next general meeting is Tuesday June 16 at 6:30 at Sean O’Donnell‘s Restaurant off Highway 20 . We’re having our ever famous FISH THAT SPOT seminar, which means with our salmon season quickly approaching we are asking all of our members bring their favorite lures and set ups and talk about their favorite spots in the SJI s and learn and share with each other as a club.It will be a fun evening and of course, we will have a nice raffle as well.
See you next Tuesday👍🐟

05/29/2026

Hey everyone just a quick reminder that tomorrow is our Psa, San Juan Fidalgo Chapter kids trout Derby at Hart lake.all kids are welcome. There will be fishing rods and gear and some boats available so come early starts At 7AM See you there.🐟🐟

05/21/2026

Hey everybody, thanks for attending last night PSA meeting . We had another packed house for our sh*****ng seminar held by Keithbeck of MacKay shrimp and crab Company. We appreciate him making the drive over.🦐🦐🦐

05/15/2026

Hey everybody next week is our general meeting at 6:30 PM at Sean O’Donnell‘s our guest speaker this month is Keithbeck from MacKay shrimp and crab Company. Keith will be giving us a seminar on sh*****ng as our opener will be on the May 24th and 26 . Keith will also be selling his shrimp pots and crab pots as well bringing a large box van of stuff and gear he will sell it out of the back in the parking lot after the meeting.  i’m sure he will give us a club discount as well so we will see you on Tuesday 6:30 PM.

05/06/2026

Attention all members of the PSA Fidalgo San Juan Island chapter and esteemed guests, we extend our sincerest gratitude to each participant in the 2026 Anacortes Halibut Derby, which proved to be a resounding success. Plans for an expanded event are already underway for next year. Our upcoming general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM at Sean O'Donnell's Irish Pub/Restaurant, conveniently located on Highway 20 en route to Anacortes. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Keith Beck from MacKay Crab and Shrimp Gear Co. will be joining us as our guest speaker. Mr. Beck will provide valuable insights into our forthcoming shrimp opener and will be offering for sale coffin shrimp pots, octagon shrimp pots, crab pots, and accessories. A raffle will also be held, and we encourage all attendees to participate. We look forward to seeing you on May 19th at 6:30 PM.