Tillamook Estuaries Partnership to host Bounty of the Bay fundraiser and fishing tournament

Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2011

GARIBALDI The boats will be rolling into Garibaldi as fishing enthusiasts gather June 3 and 4 for the eighth annual Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) Bounty on the Bay. 

The event will kick off June 3 night with a dinner and salmon fishing demonstration, featuring tips that will be helpful during Saturdays fishing tournament. The grand finale will be a seafood feast, with fish donated by Pacific Seafood and Oyster, an awards ceremony and silent auction. Both events take place at the historic Old Mill in Garibaldi. 

TEP will present local professionals John Kirby and Bob Rees, who will lead the Salmon Fishing Demo Friday night during the barbecued pork dinner, followed by the guest speaker, Jim Martin (former chief of fisheries at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) Saturday night. 

This year is not just for fishermen. Those interested in a different bay adventure can participate in a guided kayak tour of the Garibaldi harbor. 

The weekend will raise funds to support TEPs local grant program that encourages research, habitat restoration, and education projects throughout Tillamook County. For information about TEP, go to www.tbnep.org

Sponsor Garibaldi House Inn and Suites, the official hotel of Bounty on the Bay, is offering discounted rates for Friday and Saturday night stays if Bounty on the Bay is mentioned. Other sponsors include Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery, Kayak Tillamook, TLC Federal Credit Union, the City of Tillamook, and TillamookCow.org.

Registering for Bounty on the Bay by May 31 is encouraged. Registration forms are available online at www.tbnep.org. For information regarding the event, contact Sierra Lauder at (503) 322-2222 or Bounty@tbnep.org