2026 Derby Leaders
Current Standings
Striped Bass Derby
Mark Hiller
41.75"
🥇 Current Leader
Fluke Derby
Deanna Hiller
6 lb 3.5 oz
🥇 Current Leader
Derby leaders only. For full season standings (Tautog, Striped Bass non-derby, Fluke non-derby), see Fish Standings →
2026 Derby Results
Current Leaderboards
🎣 Striped Bass Derby
May 29 – June 28, 2026 | Snout-to-Fork
| Place | Size (Snout-to-Fork) | Angler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | 41.75" | Mark Hiller |  |
| 🥈 2nd | 41" | Kevin Bova |  |
Derby in progress through June 28. To displace the leader, a fish must exceed 41.75" by at least ¼".
🐟 Fluke Derby
May 29 – June 21, 2026 | Min. 4 lb
| Place | Weight | Angler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | 6 lb 3.5 oz | Deanna Hiller |  |
Derby in progress through June 21. Minimum 4 lb required to qualify. Note: Gary Innes' 7 lb 14 oz fluke was caught prior to the derby period and counts in the Annual Fluke standings.
2026 Prize Breakdown
Contest Details & Prizes
🎣 Striped Bass Derby
May 29 – June 28, 2026
| Place | Prize | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | $100 | 3 pts |
| 🥈 2nd Place | $75 | 2 pts |
| 🥉 3rd Place | $50 | 1 pt |
Judging: Entries are judged by measurement — closed-mouth snout to the fork of the tail (snout-to-fork). This more conservative standard keeps the contest consistent and fair, especially given where striped bass may be migrating from.
🐟 Fluke Derby
May 29 – June 21, 2026
| Place | Prize | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | $75 | 3 pts |
| 🥈 2nd Place | $50 | 2 pts |
| 🥉 3rd Place | $30 | 1 pt |
Judging: Entries are judged by weight. A minimum of 4 pounds is required to qualify.
Rules & Eligibility
WSBC Contest Rules
Measurement Standard
WSBC contests use snout-to-fork measurement — more conservative than the CT DEEP snout-to-pinched-tail standard. All entries must be measured and reported snout-to-fork.
Submitting Your Entry
Email your catch results and a clear photo to Westportstripedbassclub@gmail.com. Entries are reviewed by the WSBC Fish Committee. No photo, no entry.
Eligibility
To compete in WSBC fish contests:
• Active paid membership for the contest year
• Minimum of 3 WSBC meetings attended during the year
• Active paid membership for the contest year
• Minimum of 3 WSBC meetings attended during the year
Fishing Boundaries
All contest fish must be caught within WSBC contest waters:
Greenwich Point (CT) to Eaton's Neck (NY)
Stratford Point (CT) to Port Jefferson (NY)
Greenwich Point (CT) to Eaton's Neck (NY)
Stratford Point (CT) to Port Jefferson (NY)
Ready to Submit Your Catch?
Email your results and photo to Westportstripedbassclub@gmail.com — reviewed by the fishing committee: Gary Innes (Chairman), Bill Beck, Mark Hiller, Bill Beke & Gianfranco Zaffina.
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