23rd Annual Anchor Point King Salmon Calcutta Tournament is May 12-13

Staff Report

The 23rd Annual Anchor Point King Salmon Calcutta Tournament is May 12-13.

The weekend starts with the Calcutta auction at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Anchor Point VFW Post No. 10221 on Milo Fritz Avenue. Burgers and fries are available for purchase from 5-6:30 p.m. All boats must be registered by 6:30 p.m.

The auction starts at 7 p.m.

Fishing action starts at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Anchor Point Boat Launch. with lines out at 4 p.m. Fish must be weighed by 4:30 p.m. Winners are announced at 5 p.m.

The entry fee is $100 per boat and $25 per kayak.

Prize payouts:

Calcutta boat bidder wins 50 percent of auction earnings; 50 percent go to the Anchor Point chamber.

Fish placements payout from boat registrations collected are as follows:

• Firstp place fish wins 40 percent;

• Second place fish wins 25 percent;

• Average fish wins 10 percent.

The Anchor Point chamber’s share is 25 percent.

To register or for more information and rules, visit the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce website at www.anchorpointchamber.org, or email apchamber.commerce@gmail.com or phone 235-2600.