The one-day tournament awards tens of thousands of dollars in prize money to the largest kings caught. In 2022, 1366 fisherman and 408 boats competed. Last year over $218,000 in cash & prizes were awarded. The grand prize fish earned $84,619 in total cash prizes including the team's Side Tournament winnings.

There are also additional opportunities for side tourneys & prizes offered every hour of the tournament on the radio and Facebook. After the fishing lines are pulled from the water join the festivities at the weigh-in stations by the Deep Water Dock, located at 4667 Freight Dock Road, 

 

The Homer Chamber of Commerce and the Winter King Salmo Tournament Committee regularly consult with our area biologists to ensure this one-day tournament does not have a negative impact on the native Lower Cook Inlet king salmon population. Please review this statement about WINTER KING SALMON IN KACHEMAK BAY to better understand this fishery. 

 

For the 2023 Tournament, we understand that COVID concerns may still be a factor so we will make modifications as necessary to help keep this a safe event for the tournament participants and the community.  Being outdoors is still the safest place to be to avoid COVID spread.  This tournament will utilize our abundant outdoor spaces for our event area and public gathering areas.