Annual Salmon Derby

Anglers gather around North Bend and Coos Bay for the Annual Salmon Derby, casting for the big catch and bragging rights on the south-central Oregon coast. With prizes, camaraderie, and the region's legendary fishing on full display, it's a must for anyone who loves time on the water.

Even if you don't fish, the dockside energy and weigh-ins make for a great spectacle. Oregon's Bay Area — Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston — is a paradise for anglers, and the derby is a perfect window into the working, water-loving culture of this stretch of coast.