One week after the record-setting conclusion of the 41st annual Kewaunee/Door (K-D) County Salmon Tournament, the tourney committee is still investigating multiple fish caught that placed up and down the leaderboard.  Nearly 3,800 participants fished the tournament, smashing last year’s record of 3,310.  Kevin Naze says other than the delay in announcing the prize payout, the tournament was incredibly successful.

The unofficial leader at the end of the tournament was Tom Bray of Iron Mountain, Michigan with a 31.9 salmon that was caught on Sunday, July 16th.  That fish, which is one of the entries being scrutinized regarding ticket holders onboard and the waters it was caught in.  Naze says the committee hopes to decide within a week on the final standings of the tournament.

Although fewer salmon of over 25 pounds were caught this year, compared to last year, over 400 chinooks weighed in at over 20 pounds.  

Naze notes that changes to the 2024 contest will allow for all ages to participate and the elimination of the one-day tournament.