The Confluence's Ultimate Fishing Showdown

Chinook+Steelhead

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.

September 26-27, 2026
TBD
Hells Canyon Grand Hotel — Lewiston, ID
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About the Event

King of the Confluence

Where the Snake meets the Clearwater, two legendary fisheries converge. King of the Confluence is a two-day competitive derby targeting both chinook salmon and steelhead. Fish from boat or bank across the Lewiston stretch.

With a $10,000+ prize pool across three divisions, this is the confluence's most exciting multi-species fishing competition. Whether you're a seasoned tournament angler or a weekend warrior, King of the Confluence is your chance to test your skills against the best.

Derby Details
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Overall Champion

The King of the Confluence

$1,000

+ The King's Crown

Awarded 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

Chinook & Steelhead
2nd Place$250+ 15% of ticket sales
1st Place$500+ 25% of ticket sales
3rd Place$100+ 10% of ticket sales
Awarded across 4 pools
Chinook Salmon
Men's
Chinook Salmon
Women's
Steelhead
Men's
Steelhead
Women's

Men's & Women's pools grow as entries roll in. Youth (15 & under) fish free with fixed prizes.

The Perfect Timing

Two Species. One Weekend.

Angler holding a chinook salmon
Season Starting

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.

15-30 lbs|Peak: Apr — Jun
The Crossover
Youth angler holding a steelhead
Season Finishing

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.

8-15 lbs|Peak: Dec — Mar

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. $10,000+ in prizes across three divisions.