2021 Salmon Enhancement Derby

The Salmon Enhancement Derby has been taking place annually since 2013 at Moutcha Bay Resort in Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island. This family-friendly event is designed to raise funds for salmon enhancement and habitat restoration within the Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet watershed.

This year, the two-day tournament will take place on June 26 & 27, with participants targeting the larger southbound Chinook along with their early migration. Prizes will be awarded to the 3 largest fish caught over the course of the derby. Except to see a variety of items in an online auction and raffle prizes throughout the weekend. As always, our goal is to raise critical funds for the Nootka Sound Watershed Society and Pacific Salmon Foundation so that we can continue to expect healthy salmon returns in the future.

Tickets are $100/rod. Register and purchase your ticket today!

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2021 derby will be a hybrid event consisting partly of socially distanced, in-person components as well as fun virtual components. The health and safety of our guests and employees is our main priority. This year’s derby will not include large gatherings such as in-person awards ceremonies or live auctions, which will be moved instead to an online platform.

The Salmon Enhancement Derby will feature delicious food served up at the Conuma Grill, live outdoor entertainment, as well as exciting raffles, draws and auctions occurring throughout the weekend. Cash and prizes are up for grabs for the first, second and third place contestants! Will your name be on the trophy this year?