Mattole Salmon Group Launches First ‘Raffle for the Fish’ Contest
The Mattole Salmon Group has launched its first "Raffle for the Fish" contest to raise funds for restoring wild salmon populations in California's Mattole River. For $100, participants can enter for a chance to win prizes such as private river…
Eureka, CA, October 20, 2026 —
The Mattole Salmon Group has launched its first “Raffle for the Fish” contest, with proceeds designated for habitat restoration projects intended to support wild salmon populations in California’s Mattole River.
Entry costs $100, according to the information provided about the contest. Participants will have a chance to win prizes that include private river access and outdoor gear. The raffle drawing is scheduled for December 1, 2026.
The group’s announcement describes the contest as a fundraising effort for restoration work. It does not specify how many prizes will be awarded, provide further details about the outdoor gear, or explain what the private river access prize includes. The information also does not state where or how people can enter.
No fundraising target, expected number of participants, or estimate of the amount the raffle may raise was provided. Details about the specific habitat restoration projects the proceeds will support were also not included. The announcement says all proceeds will go toward those projects, but does not provide additional information about how the funds will be allocated.
The December 1, 2026, drawing date is the only timeline given for the contest. No information was provided about an entry deadline or how winners will be notified. The launch marks the Mattole Salmon Group’s first “Raffle for the Fish” contest, according to the summary.
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