2024 Derby Winners

Congratulations to our 2024 derby winners. Not only does the winner get their name permanently engraved on our coveted trophy, but there is a lot of prize money to be won! This year we had 78 registered anglers on the water enjoying a day of fishing all in support of the Tofino Saltwater Classic and its beneficiaries. Looking forward to next year but until then see the list of winners who we hope will be out to defend their titles in 2025!

On behalf of Tofino Saltwater Classic we want to extend a huge thank you to all the anglers that came out to fish the 2024 Derby and take part in all of the events. We would also like to THANK the fabulous crew at Tofino Resort & Marina for all of their support. It is a beautiful location to host the Tofino Saltwater Classic, so thank you!

TOP CHINOOK (19.7 POUNDS):

Brant Stone | Prize $4,000
Charter: Tonquin Charters
Guide: John Nikiforuk

2ND PLACE CHINOOK (19.3 POUNDS):

The Strongman Group | Prize $2,000
Charter: Coastal Charters
Guide: Brin Townsley-Smith

3RD PLACE CHINOOK (19.0 POUNDS):

The Strongman Group | Prize $1,000
Charter: Coastal Charters

Largest HALIBUT (30.6 pounds)

Brad Benini | Prize $1,500
Charter: Lucky Strike
Guide: Rob Frawley

“BIGGEST FISH IN TOWN” LOCAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE AWARD
Largest Chinook amongst registered local businesses (17.9 POUNDS)

Angler: Elizabeth Brown | Prize $500 plus bragging rights!
Business: The Wickaninnish Inn
Charter: Bobby Kimoto