This annual memorial seasonal steelhead derby runs historically from December 1st  to March 15th, on the Chilliwack/Vedder River. Proceeds generated from the derby have been donated to Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition, which further raises funds from various government agencies so habitat restoration projects can take place on the Chilliwack / Vedder River watershed.

Targeting hatchery-marked steelhead only, Derby tickets are $20 each, which can be purchased at Fred's Custom Tackle or online at shopfreds.ca.

To weigh in a fish, simply bring it to Fred's Custom Tackle's Chilliwack store along with the fish recorded on your license. From there we'll weigh, measure, record your catch, and, take a quick pic. If you don't want to be in the picture, no worries, hold it up and have the fish say cheese.

Prizes include:

• $50 for the first fish* weighed in (must be 5lbs or over);
• $100 for the first fish* weighed in over 17lbs;
• 6 x $100 hidden weight prizes;
• First place winner receives $1,000 plus their name on the trophy;
• Second place winner receives a centerpin reel;
• Third place winner receives a drift rod/reel combo.

All prizes are given out on awards day at the Royal Canadian Legion on Vedder Road. All winners, including those on the leaderboard, must be present to claim their prize.