FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Hook, Line, and Winners: 2024 King of Kings Salmon Tournament Result
The King of Kings Salmon Tournament at Waterfall Resort has wrapped up for another incredible season, and we're excited to honor the skill and dedication of this year's winners! From thrilling weekly wins to coveted grand prizes, this year’s tournament showcased the unmatched talent and enthusiasm of anglers from across the globe. Here’s a look at the champions and the fantastic prizes they reeled in!
Grand Prize Drawing Winner
- Ford F-150 Truck: Will Nation
Congratulations to Will for taking home this rugged Ford F-150 in our grand prize drawing! Built to tackle any terrain, this truck is perfect for adventure lovers. Enjoy the ride, Will!
King of Kings Award
- $10,000 Cash Prize: Jim Lockhart
Jim Lockhart was awarded the King of Kings title, a prestigious honor in the world of sport fishing, along with a $10,000 cash prize! His dedication and expertise set him apart, proving he truly earned the crown. Pictured above, he reeled the largest king Salmon at an impressive 59.5lbs.
Monthly Silver Salmon Winners
Each month of the season, anglers who brought in the biggest silver salmon were awarded a $2,500 cash prize. These lucky winners impressed us with their skill and persistence:
- June Winner: Dane Patterson
- July Winner: Jeff Kueber
- August Winner: Conner Whipple
Great work, anglers! Their catches were some of the season’s most impressive!
Monthly Salmon Tournament Winners
The monthly competition among anglers reeling in the largest salmon was intense! Here are the top five winners for June, July, and August, each awarded Cabela's gift certificates:
June
- Neal Buisman - $500 Certificate
- Ilsa Dowst - $400 Certificate
- Frank Martinez - $300 Certificate
- Vernon Spencer - $200 Certificate
- Jeremiah Seely - $100 Certificate
July
- Jim Lockhart - $500 Certificate
- Robert Konoske - $400 Certificate
- Mike Jackson - $300 Certificate
- Ryan Sedey - $200 Certificate
- Jerzy Poprawa - $100 Certificate
August
- Brylee Thomas - $500 Certificate
- Terrance Shockley - $400 Certificate
- Josh Bauman - $300 Certificate
- Lisa Pederson - $200 Certificate
- Barbara Moyer - $100 Certificate
Congratulations to all for their tremendous catches each month!
Weekly Winners
Each week, a top angler won a 3-night, 4-day stay at Waterfall Resort for the 2025 season. Here’s a look at our weekly champions:
- Week 1 (June 5-8) - Dylan Eads
- Week 2 (June 9-15) - Jeremiah Seely
- Week 3 (June 16-22) - Neal Buisman
- Week 4 (June 23-29) - Ilsa Dowst
- Week 5 (June 30 - July 6) - Robert Konoske
- Week 6 (July 7-13) - Erick Beyer
- Week 7 (July 14-20) - Jim Lockhart
- Week 8 (July 21-27) - Ryan Sedey
- Week 9 (July 28 - August 3) - Jerzy Poprawa
- Week 10 (August 4-10) - Brylee Thomas
- Week 11 (August 11-17) - Ethan Schutt
- Week 12 (August 18-24) - Terrance Shockley
- Week 13 (August 25-31) - James Buerge
Congratulations to our weekly winners who’ll be joining us again in 2025 for more fantastic fishing!
A huge thank you to all participants for making the 2024 King of Kings Salmon Tournament unforgettable. We look forward to seeing many of you again next season and can’t wait to see what new records you’ll set!