πŸ† Now Running β€” 2026

WSBC Striped Bass & Fluke Derby

Both contests began Friday, May 29, 2026. Fish the Sound and submit your entries to qualify!

View full derby details, rules & prizes β†’

🎣 Striped Bass Derby

May 29 – June 28, 2026
PlacePrizePoints
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place $100 3 pts
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place $75 2 pts
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place $50 1 pt
Judging: Entries are judged by measurement β€” closed-mouth snout to the fork of the tail. This more conservative snout-to-fork standard keeps the contest consistent and fair, especially given where striped bass may be migrating from.

🐟 Fluke Derby

May 29 – June 21, 2026
PlacePrizePoints
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place $75 3 pts
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place $50 2 pts
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place $30 1 pt
Judging: Entries are judged by weight. A minimum of 4 pounds is required to qualify.
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Fisherman of the Year

2026 Season in Progress

Points accumulating β€” 2025 champion: Mark Hiller

Striped Bass β€” Non-Derby Season 2026

Largest fish for the season β€” excluding derby dates (May 29–June 28)
Place Size Angler Date
πŸ₯‡ Current Leader 48" Justin Viesta 2026

Non-derby season standings β€” separate contest from the Striped Bass Derby. Largest fish for the season, excluding derby dates (May 29–June 28). Season in progress.

Striped Bass Derby β€” 2026

May 29 – June 28, 2026 | Snout-to-Fork Measurement
Place Size (Snout-to-Fork) Angler Date
πŸ₯‡ Current Leader 41.75" Mark Hiller 2026
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place 41" Kevin Bova 2026

Derby in progress through June 28 β€” view prizes & rules.

Tautog (Blackfish) β€” 2026

2026 Season β€” In Progress
Place Weight Angler Date
πŸ₯‡ Current Leader 7 lb 11.5 oz Gary Innes 2026

Season in progress β€” standings update as entries are submitted.

Bluefish β€” 2026

2026 Season β€” In Progress
Place Weight Angler Date
No entries yet β€” season in progress.

Fluke Derby β€” 2026

May 29 – June 21, 2026 | Min. 4 lb to qualify
Place Weight Angler Date
πŸ₯‡ Current Leader 6 lb 3.5 oz Deanna Hiller 2026

Derby in progress through June 21 β€” view prizes & rules.

Fluke β€” Non-Derby Season 2026

Largest fish for the season β€” excluding derby dates (May 29–June 21)
Place Weight Angler Date
πŸ₯‡ Current Leader 7 lb 14 oz Gary Innes 2026

Non-derby season standings β€” separate contest from the Fluke Derby. Largest fish for the season, excluding derby dates (May 29–June 21). Season in progress.

Winter Flounder β€” 2026

2026 Season
Place Weight Angler Date
No entries yet β€” season in progress.

WSBC Contest Rules

Measurement Standard
WSBC contests use snout-to-fork measurement β€” 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 for qualification. No photo, no entry.
Eligibility
To compete in WSBC complimentary fish contests:

β€’ Active paid membership for the contest year
β€’ 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)

Contest Overview

Measure & Submit

Members measure their catch and submit fish entries by emailing results and photos to the fishing committee. All entries must meet WSBC size requirements.

Points System

Points are awarded based on species, size, and placement. Accumulated points across all contests and derbies throughout the season determine overall standings.

Fisherman of the Year

The member with the highest accumulated points across all contests and derbies is crowned Fisherman of the Year at the annual awards event.

Submit Your Catch

Email your catch results and photo to Westportstripedbassclub@gmail.com β€” or contact the fishing committee: Mark Hiller, Bill Beke & Gianfranco Zaffina.

Contact the Fishing Committee