June 15, 2008 Wow! The 61st annual king salmon derby is over with 9-year old Gage Heath is the top champ with his 42.7 pound king salmon! The official final ladder is under the weekly ladder link. Approximately 114 anglers attended the derby awards ceremony on Friday, June 13. Thanks to all of you for coming out and visiting with all the other anglers. PHOTO ABOVE: The 61st annual Ketchikan king salmon derby 2008 is over with local resident Gage Heath the top winner with his 42.7 pound king salmon weighed in at Knudson Cove the first weekend of the Derby. Congratulations Gage!