2025 Derby Winners

Congratulations to our 2025 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 90 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 2026!

On behalf of Tofino Saltwater Classic we want to extend a huge thank you to all the anglers that came out to fish the 2025 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 (23.5 POUNDS):

Mark McKeough | Prize $5,000
Charter: Tonquin Charters
Guide: Pablo Palma

2ND PLACE CHINOOK (19.9 POUNDS):

Chris Nelson | Prize $3,000
Charter: Tonquin Charters
Guide: John Nikiforuk

3RD PLACE CHINOOK (18.7 POUNDS):

Zack Sidhu | Prize $1,500
Charter: Tofino Ocean Adventures
Guide: Neve

Largest HALIBUT (30.8 pounds)

Marshall Gaspard | Prize $1,500
Charter: Charter Tofino
Guide: Kelly Aspinall