Halibut Derby

Current January Leader

Bryan Gunther 11lbs. 8oz

1/5/2026 on the Clemente

Halibut Derby Winner for 2025:

Jerry Vyhnis 19.4 lbs

Past Halibut Derby Winners:

2025 – Jerry Vyhnis – 19.4 lbs
2024 – Brandon Casas – 19.8 lbs
2023 – Cancelled
2022 – Jonathan Sterling- 27 lbs 10oz
2021 – Frank Sahanas – 24 lbs 10oz
2020 – Cher Owens – 22 lbs
2019 – Brian Dancer – 26.1 lbs
2018 – David Sluder – 36.9 lbs
2017 – David Mendez – 32 lbs
2016 – Jerry Boston – 23.5 lbs
2015 – Norm Bell – 21.14 lbs
2014 – Stephen Green – 40.11 lbs
2013 – Mark Piercy – 37.5 lbs
2012 – Peggy Stein – 43.10 lbs ***still largest fish ever in the derby
2011 – Mike Knudtson – 43.08 lbs
2010 – Paul Pappas – 31.14 lbs
2009 – Jerry Vyhnis – 32.2 lbs