Register now for Bounty on the Bay

Published 4:26 am Friday, April 27, 2012

GARIBALDI – Anglers from across the Northwest will be gathering in Garibaldi June 1 and 2 to participate in Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s (TEP) annual Bounty on the Bay. Tides are looking good for pursuit of spring chinook salmon, and there are seats available with professional guides for the Saturday fishing tournament, or anglers can register private boats.

There will be a dinner and pro-fishing guide seminar Friday night at the Old Mill, 210 S. Third St., for those who want to get tips for Saturday’s tides with their meal. This event is not just for the fishermen. Those interested in an alternative bay adventure can participate in a guided kayak tour of Tillamook Bay; the “Paddle Picnic” will be led by a local birder and include lunch at Goose Point with guest speaker Gary Albright from the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. The main event, the bountiful Seafood Feast and Silent Auction, where tournament winners will be announced, will take place Saturday evening.

Registration is now open and necessary for all facets of the event. Those who register before May 15 for any of the on-the-water packages will receive a free Bounty on the Bay T-shirt. Whether you are interested in the guided fishing trips (early reservations recommended), taking out your own boat, the Friday night dinner and pro-guide seminar, the Seafood Feast Saturday night or the Picnic Paddle, there is something for everyone. Garibaldi House Inn and Suites, the official hotel of Bounty on the Bay, is offering discounted rates for Friday and Saturday night stays if you mention Bounty on the Bay.

The registration deadline is May 25. Registration forms are available online by going to www.tbnep.org, or to obtain more information regarding the event, contact Sierra Lauder by phone at (503) 322-2222 or by email at Bounty@tbnep.org

This annual fundraiser supports TEP’s efforts to implement the Tillamook Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). For more information about TEP programs and how they benefit local communities, visit www.tbnep.org