• ALLEN PADUA

    2022 #1 GRAND MASTER

  • JOE GOMEZ

    2019 #1 GRAND MASTER

  • STEVE GRIFFIN

    2018 #1 GRAND MASTER

  • JEREMY PECK

    SCC #1 2017

  • 20TH ANNUAL SAND CRAB CLASSIC PERCH DERBY

    Fish all morning anywhere you want. Weigh-in at Portuguese Hall ENDS at 1pm!

    The date is March 9th, 2024 at the Portuguese Hall CPDES 216 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.   is viewable  HERE.  

     

    THE SAND CRAB CLASSIC IS AN ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR THE MONTEREY BAY SALMON AND TROUT PROJECT

    The all-day event is hosted at Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall on the second Saturday of March, every year. Competitors fish wherever they want in the morning, then meet the 1pm weigh-in time. Then, it’s an afternoon party filled with food, family and fun. Trophies are awarded and hundreds of prizes are distributed via raffle and silent auction.

      

    Our aim is to support the critical work of the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project to protect and enhance local populations of endangered and threatened anadromous fish populations. At the same time, we are building and enhancing a family-friendly fishing community while increasing awareness and involvement with the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project.

    Due to venue capacity restrictions, the event is limited to 300 online entries.  Here's what you get for your entry fee: 

     

     

    ***Awesome Golden Chalice Trophies***  for our multiple winners each year!

    * A chance at great prizes and giveaway items from our sponsors!
    * Ongoing community support for the Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project!
    * BBQ feast during weigh in at Portuguese Hall.
    * One coveted Sand Crab Classic T-shirt! We have your size recorded already.
    * MUST BE PRESENT TO PICK UP T-SHIRT. Sorry no substitutions, and we cannot ship.

     

    CHECK OUT  THE SANDCRAB CLASSIC ON FACEBOOK FOR EVENT PICTURES, VIDEOS AND YEAR-ROUND MONTEREY BAY SURFCASTING INFO

    Questions email: derby@mbstp.org

  • When: March 9 2024.  1:00 pm weigh-in deadline

    Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St.Santa Cruz 95060.

    Why: Good times, good fishing, good friends, good food & supporting a GREAT cause!

    Entry Fee:

    Online entries will be available at the beginning of January. All previous contestants will be notified via email of exact time and date entries will open.  The entry list will be viewable HERE. So, clear your calendars for March 11 and show up!  Your entry fees are counted as a direct donation to the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project. Thanks you so much for your continued support.

    $59.00 for Adult.

    $39.00 for Junior (under 16 yrs old)

    Meal only tickets available at the door $15.00

    Extra T-Shirts $30.00 can be ordered with entry only.

    T-Shirts for 2024 distributed on Derby Day only, no shipping.

    Extra 2024 T-Shirts not available on Derby Day for purchase.

    Vintage T-Shirts may be available for purchase on Derby Day.

    As of 8/11/2023 11:27 am, there are

    0 spots left

About The Tournament

Sand Crab Classic is an enjoyable day of fishing with family and friends, where all proceeds raised go to support the Monterey Bay Salmon Trout Project.

WEIGH IN: 11:00AM - 1:00PM

derby@mbstp.org
Santa Cruz, California