Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby

Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby UFED is an annual steelhead fishing derby donating all proceeds to restoration & education projects.

The Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby has become one of the premier events of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. All money raised goes toward fishery enhancement/restoration projects and fishery educational opportunities in the Umpqua Basin. The Derby has contributed more than $1.9 million in matching funds toward hundreds of projects over the past thirty years. The 2022 Derby alone raised more th

an $100,000 to invest in the Umpqua. The Derby began as a two-day Fishing Derby with about 75 people attending a dinner and auction in a small motel conference room and raised $7000 for projects. Over the past 30 years UFED has grown into a popular four-day event with hundreds of sponsors and donors from all around the state joining us in support of Umpqua Basin fish populations and angling opportunities. The UFED Dinner/Auction and Derby Fishing Teams are sold-out early, with more sponsors always welcome. UFED is proud of the gracious funding-support dedicated to the hundreds of projects that have been completed in the Umpqua River basin and are excited to reach the 2 million dollar goal of donated funds since 1993 to continue these enhancement and education activities. Each year our Derby event runs from Wednesday through Saturday the last week of January/first week of February. The event begins with "Student Day: Project Fish" on Wednesday where 25-30 high school students spend a day on a Rock Creek watershed tour led by local natural resources specialists. "Kids Day" is on Thursday where 50-60 local fifth grade students from a local elementary school are treated to a morning of fishing on Cooper Creek Reservoir with our Derby Guides, North River jet boat rides, and lunch as recognition for their work with their hatchery program on their school campus and year-round lessons about fish. The catch-and-release steelhead fishing take place on Friday and Saturday on the North, South, and Main Umpqua rivers. The Derby draws fishermen from throughout Oregon and the best fishing guides in Southern Oregon. Thursday evening is a crab feed and raffle for the Derby Guides and fishermen. Our annual Banquet and Auction takes place on Friday evening. This has become one of the most popular events in Douglas County with attendance of over 600 people. This a the major fund-raising event for our projects and offers the attendees many opportunities to bid on several oral and silent auction items, raffle prices, and always enjoy a fun gathering with great food and drinks. If you have questions about the Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby, please feel free to contact Tina Roy by emailing [email protected] or call (541) 672-0757

* UMPQUA FISH DERBY SUPPORTS ROCK CREEK HATCHERY *The Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby partnered with Powerhouse Electri...
04/06/2026

* UMPQUA FISH DERBY SUPPORTS ROCK CREEK HATCHERY *

The Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby partnered with Powerhouse Electric to provide a permanent backup generator for Rock Creek Hatchery—helping protect juvenile spring Chinook during critical rearing months.

With frequent power outages impacting water systems, this upgrade replaces costly annual rentals and ensures reliable operation for years to come. Powerhouse Electric also made a generous in-kind donation of their time and expertise, assisting with research, installation, and training.

This investment supports healthier fish, stronger returns, and continued enhancement of the Umpqua Basin fisheries.

For more information about Derby projects, contact Tina at: (541) 672-0757 or [email protected]

03/25/2026

Hundreds of steelhead and a spring chinook passed through the Wi******er Dam fish ladder during the last several days. Thanks for watching our LiveCam in between March Madness basketball games.

February was a great month for winter steelhead returns to the North Umpqua River. With now over 7,000 fish total and ro...
03/05/2026

February was a great month for winter steelhead returns to the North Umpqua River. With now over 7,000 fish total and roughly half way through the run, this is great news for our fishery.

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