The Confluence's Ultimate Fishing Showdown
The only two-species derby at the confluence. Target both chinook salmon and steelhead across two days of competitive fishing in Lewiston, ID. Boat & shore anglers welcome.
King of the Confluence
Where the Snake meets the Clearwater, two legendary fisheries converge. The 2026 King of the Confluence returns September 26-27, 2026 in Lewiston, ID, targeting both chinook salmon and steelhead across two days. Fish from boat or bank along the Lewiston stretch.
Every adult division fishes for its own prize pool funded by entry fees — the more anglers who enter, the bigger the payout. Whether you're a seasoned tournament angler or a weekend warrior, this is your shot at the confluence's premier multi-species showdown.
The King of the Confluence
$1,000Awarded to the single heaviest fish of the derby — across both species and all divisions. One angler walks away the king.
Two Prize Pools · Per Division
Men's & Women's pools grow as entries roll in. Youth (15 & under) fish free with fixed prizes.
Two Species. One Weekend.
Chinook Salmon
As spring arrives at the confluence, the first chinook of the season begin pushing upstream through the Lewiston stretch. These early-run kings are fresh from the ocean, aggressive, and averaging 15-30 lbs.
Steelhead
The winter steelhead run is in its final stretch by mid-March. These fish have been stacking up at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater for weeks. It's the tail end of one of the best steelhead corridors in the Northwest — and the fish are still biting.
Mid-March sits right at the crossover — one season ramping up, the other winding down. That's what makes this derby unlike anything else at the confluence.
Ready to Become Crowned?
Join anglers from across the Pacific Northwest for the confluence's premier two-species derby.