Forty-eight signed up for Tenmile Creek Steelhead

Fishing under the railroad trestle

The fourth annual Tenmile Creek steelhead derby was “the best yet,” stated past President, Jim Farmer.

The area was readied for the derby the night before, but a big storm blew in bringing out some ingenuity from the organizers. The registration tent sustained some rain damage, but with boards, zip ties, and broom handles, they made do. “Anything to keep the tent up.”

The winners

Of the people signed up for the derby Jaimie K. Fitting weighed in three legal fish to win the most steelhead caught.

Doug Jones caught the largest single fish, weighing in at 8.84 pounds.

Each of the winners received a spinning rod.

The current Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (S.T.E.P). President, Jerry Cox appreciates the support they get from:

♦ Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

♦ U. S. Forest Service

♦ City of Lakeside

♦ S.T.E.P. volunteers

Cox went on to say that he, “looks forward to growing it next year.”