The Ontario Steelheaders Annual Fall Steelhead Derby on the Saugeen River is coming soon and we welcome all members and non-members to come enjoy a day of fun with family and friends for a friendly competition of who can land the biggest steelhead trout of the day.
After the derby ends, dinner is served at the Rod Jones Pavilion, where we have draw-prizes, raffles, merchandise, club updates, guest speakers, derby prizes and biggest steelhead trout trophies are awarded.
New Derby Rules
We have a couple new rules this year:
- Last Call: A new rule is forth coming to our future derby’s – we are going to sound off an air horn 1.5 hours to the weight in deadline and a final long horn blast for the 10 minute warning for the final derby weigh-in. Hopefully this will eliminate any future problems with people having different times on the watches, etc.
- Weight: As well every person that weights a fish in will have the opportunity to weigh their fish 3 times, with the scale provided by the Steelheaders. No other scales will be excepted.
Details
Date
Fall Derby: October 18 2014Time
Derby: 7:00AM – 5:00PMDinner served at 5:30PM
Raffle & ceremony at 6:00PM
Entry Fee
Price: $10 donation*Price subject to change.
**You do not need to be a club member to enter the derby. Anyone is welcome.
Questions & Donations
Submit questions and prize donations to derby director, Scott Redin.Camping
Overnight amping is available at the Denny’s Dam Park located on the Saugeen River. Members and non-members are invited to camp with tent, travel trailer or RV for the event. For more information, see the park page.
Map & Directions
The Saugeen River derby is held at Denny’s Dam Park on the Saugeen River near Southampton Ontario.
Would someone let me know what the current river conditions and state of the run is, (as of early October) – we come from Muskoka and would appreciate local information and any stories you might share.
Hi Mark,
The water is currently dropping, water temps are optimal. I would suggest keeping an eye on the rain forecast for Southampton between now and next weekend. You can camp in the Dennys Park. Hope to see you there.
Just wondering where you would register for the derby? I looked on the website but couldn’t find it.
Wais,
On the morning of the derby, there will be signs in Denny’s Park for derby entry. Plenty of guys will be roaming around to ask as well. Good luck!
Thank you for the information and getting back to me Scott ! I hope to see everyone at the derby.