2012 Ilwaco OTC Tuna Classic July 27th thru July 29th
Located on the Southwest coast of Washington, the Port of Ilwaco is nestled just inside the Columbia River bar. This year's event will be bigger and better than ever- featuring TWO FULL DAYS OF FISHING. Ice will be available for participants starting Thursday afternoon. "Lines in the Water" time on Friday is 6:00AM with a required check-in time by 6:00PM. Friday night there will be a mandatory 7:00 PM Captains meeting in the big tent located in the ports north parking lot. Saturday starts early with a 6:00AM shot gun start just across the Columbia River bar with a required check-in time by 6:00PM. The fun continues on Sunday with play by play action from the weigh in station. Sunday afternoon wraps up with a huge BBQ, raffle, auction and the final results of the weekend activities. With so much to offer Ilwaco has something for everyone:
- Great restaurants along the water front boardwalk and along the Long Beach Peninsula
- Long Beach Rodeo & Parade Friday/Sat/Sun
- Saturday market in Ilwaco
- Sunday market in Astoria
- Salmon fishing
- Halibut fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Crabbing
- Scavenger hunt on Saturday for those not fishing
These are just a few of the many local attractions that make a weekend in the lower Columbia area a great place to visit. This year, we are striving to help multiply the OTC's contribution to the local food banks:
- Canned Food Drive - Donate 5lbs of food and get a raffle ticket (up to 10 tickets per person). List of Food Banks most needed foods
- Donate a Tuna - Each additional tuna donated (over the 5 per event) gets you 1 raffle ticket (up to 10 tickets per person).
- Purchase Raffle Tickets $5.00 ea. (up to 10 tickets per person)
- Boat moorage fees donated to the Ilwaco food bank - make out a check to the OTC, or pay in cash and your moorage fees will also be directed toward the food banks!
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.
Port Sponsor:
Visit the Port of Ilwaco Website.
Port Captain: Dean Ferguson - 503-791-4617
- 1st Prize - $1,500 (Paid out both days)
- 2nd Prize - $900 (Paid out both days)
- 3nd Prize - $600 (Paid out both days)
Resigtration dates:
- REGISTRATION Opens April 2nd and CLOSES JULY 22nd
- ENTRY FEE $400.00 or $600 FOR both ILWACO& GARIBALDI TOURNAMENTS
- For questions regarding registration contact Roger Cook -503-407-7022 or rdcookx@yahoo.com
Register for the Ilwaco Tournament Now
DOWNLOAD & PRINT RELEASE WAIVER - REQUIRED FOR ALL ANGLERS.
Event schedule
Friday - July 27th
- 7:30AM Lines in the water, 6:00pm - Check in cutoff time.
- 2:00PM-6:00PM Fish Check-In Station Open
- 5:00PM-7:00PM Registration in the main tent
- 7:00PM Mandatory Captains Meeting in the main tent.
- 4:00PM-8:00PM Welcome social party in the main tent.
- The main tent is located at the Port Of Ilwaco parking lot.
SATURDAY - JULY 28TH
- 6:00AM Shot Gun Start - 6:00pm Check in cutoff time
- 1:00PM-7:00PM Vendor Displays in the main tent
- 2:00PM-6:00PM Fish Check-In Station Open
- 4:00PM-8:00PM Welcome social party in the main tent.
- The main tent is located at the Port Of Ilwaco parking lot.
SUNDAY - JULY 29TH
- In the main tent located at the Port Of Ilwaco parking lot.
- 9:00AM-2:00PM Vendor Displays
- 11:00AM-1:00PM Official Weigh in
- 11:00AM-2:00PM BBQ
- 1:00PM-3:00PM Raffle & Auction
ILWACO CHARTER BOAT DIVISION:
Sponsored By Colbach Law
SATURDAY JULY 28TH ONLY
- No set starting time
- 7:00 PM Check In cutoff time.
- Registration is $100 per Entrant (does not include cost of Charter).
- Each entrant represents a team (one person per team).
- Arrange your Charter with a participating Charter Boat, Complete your registration on the OTC registration site and complete the OTC waiver
- Weigh-in on Sunday.
- Registration fee includes Sunday BBQ, 1 raffle ticket, OTC Shirt.
- $500 1st place, $250 2nd place, $125 3rd place (single largest fish).
