2023 Derby winner: Dan Vasquz with a 26.6-pound Chinook ....................................................................................................... 2024 Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay S.T.E.P. Labor Day Weekend Salmon Derby August 31st, September 1st & 2nd. Early 2024 predictions are looking good Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon returns. Make your plans early, this could be a good one!
The GRWB Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, December 21st at 8:30 am. The meeting will be held in the Port of Umpqua Annex Building at 1841 Winchester Ave. The public is invited to attend. Thank you.
MARK YOUR CALANDAR NOW ... The ODFW Fish Commission has scheduled a tour in Winchester Bay on April 17th & 18th. They will hold a Town Hall Meeting in the Winchester Bay Community Center. This is an opportunity ask questions and express our concerns on the future of angling in Oregon and particularly the Umpqua…
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GOOD NEWS !! Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay S.T.E.P., Reedsport, Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce and Winchester Bay Merchants Association have joined together to create the 2025 CRAB BOUNTY HUNT taking the place of the cancelled STEP Labor Day Weekend Salmon Derby that was cancelled because of extremely low return forecasts for Umpqua River Fall Chinook…
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GRWB STEP will host a public meeting at 7:00pm in the Port of Umpqua Annex Building on July 29th, 2025. We will be addressing the devastating decline in Fall Chinook Salmon runs on the Umpqua River.
2025 GARDINER – REEDSPORT - WINCHESTER BAY S.T.E.P. SALMON DERBY FUND RAISING RAFFLE Daiwa Tanacom 1000 Electric Assist Reel & 6 Foot Penn Heavy Action Rampage Rod Daiwa Tanacom 1000 Electric Assist Level Wind Reel *12 Volt Power System * Power Cable Included *Auto Stop Feature *Max 48 Pound Drag *Weight – 52.5 oz *Pre-Loaded…
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The Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay S.T.E.P. Board of Directors will meet at 8:30 am, Tuesday December 16, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Port of Umpqua Annex building at 1877 Winchester Ave. Reedsport. Open to the public.
June STEP Board of Directors Meeting GRWB STEP will hold its JULY BOD meeting on Tuesday, JULY 21ST.. Meeting begins at 8:30 am in the Port of Umpqua Annex Building. Public is invited to attend with your questions and comment.
GRWB STEP Labor Day Weekend Salmon Derby is scheduled for September 5th, 6th & 7th. The fund raising raffle will be held Monday the 7th. To see full details click the Salmon Derby menu box.
2026 Labor Day Weekend Salmon Derby: September 5th, 6th, & 7th Fund Raising Raffle: Monday, September 7th. For full information click on "Salmon Derby" on the home page
