Powers host fishing derby

POWERS – The 20th annual Kids Fishing Derby will be held at the Powers County Park on Saturday.

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Blue Shelter, and an awards ceremony will follow the derby.

The derby is open to kids 16 years and under. Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded to anglers with the largest fish in several age categories, as well as anglers who visit all of the educational booths.

All young anglers will take home something. Adults are also welcome to fish. No fishing license is required in the state of Oregon this weekend.

This event is being hosted by the U.S. Forest Service, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Coquille Watershed Association, Coquille Indian Tribe, Coquille STEP, and local businesses and user groups. It’s part of National Fishing and Boating Week.

For more information, call the Powers Ranger District at (541)439-6200.