Upcoming Events
Chinook Salmon Fry Feeding
Chinook salmon fry feeding is a vital daily task at Indian Creek Hatchery from February through August. Consistent volunteer support ensures healthy growth, reduces stress on the fish, and helps prepare young salmon for their journey to the ocean and eventual return to the Rogue River.
Ponding Day at Indian Creek Hatchery
Ponding Day marks the transition of newly hatched salmon fry from incubation trays to outdoor raceways, where they begin feeding and growing. Volunteers are essential in helping start the new hatchery season.
Reel Fish Days
Reel Fish Days at Arizona Pond bring four days of hands-on learning and fishing fun to local third graders. With the help of more than 30 dedicated volunteers each day, students learn how to tie knots, cast a line, and experience the excitement of catching their first fish. Stay tuned April 21, 23, 28, and 30!
Fin Clipping and Coded Wire Tagging
At Indian Creek Hatchery, (CAF) orchestrates a significant, month-long initiative to ensure that all salmon smolts have their adipose fin clipped, a procedure necessary for tracking and research. In total, approximately 28,000 smolts will be carefully inserted with a coded wire tag, enabling valuable ODFW data collection for various research purposes.
Rogue River Salmon Derby
The Rogue River Salmon Derby returns August 19–22, 2026, in Gold Beach, Oregon. Hosted by Curry Anadromous Fishermen, this Blind Bogey Tournament raises funds for Indian Creek Hatchery through fishing, raffles, prizes, and a community banquet. All skill levels are welcome. Event details are subject to change.
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Join us for an evening celebrating the spirit of community and the importance of sustainable fishing at Curry Anadromous Fishermen. This event offers an opportunity to dress up and enjoy a night filled with excitement and elegance.
2025 CAF Rogue River Salmon Derby
Join us August 6–9 for the “Bigger & Brighter” Blind Bogey Salmon Derby, benefiting Indian Creek Hatchery. With a $50 entry fee, cash prizes, raffle boards, and a community banquet, it's a fun way to support local salmon conservation. Sign up now at the Rogue Outdoor Store!
Curry County Parade Float
Our annual float in the Curry County Parade is an exciting and lively event that you won't want to miss. We invite you to come and be a part of our community efforts in spreading the word about Curry Anadromous Fishermen while also recruiting new volunteers to join our mission. Your participation can make a significant difference!
Rummage Sale Fundraiser
Annual rummage sale fundraiser in Gold Beach, Oregon. 100% of profits go to Indian Creek Fish Hatchery.
Fin Clipping and Coded Wire Tagging
At Indian Creek Hatchery, (CAF) orchestrates a significant, month-long initiative to ensure that all salmon smolts have their adipose fin clipped, a procedure necessary for tracking and research. In total, approximately 28,000 smolts will be carefully inserted with a coded wire tag, enabling valuable ODFW data collection for various research purposes.
Curry County Seniors Scholarship Program
As the end of the school year is fast approaching, many of you are planning for your future educational endeavors. Curry Anadromous Fishermen (CAF) are currently accepting applications for (3) $1,500 scholarships to be awarded to students that qualify. Qualified students will be attending one of the three high schools or be home-schooled in Curry County.
Reel Fish Days
Stocking Arizona Pond, which is conveniently located just 10 miles North of Gold Beach, is regularly stocked with vibrant rainbow trout, providing excellent fishing and educational opportunities for local youth. Various school groups come to visit, fish, and often take their catches home to enjoy a delicious meal!
Huntley Park Seining
Each year ODFW collects data on the freshwater escapement of Rogue River fall chinook, coho salmon, late run summer steelhead, and "half-pounder" steelhead by beach seining the waters near Huntley Park three times a week from Mid July thru October. Curry Anadromous Fishermen (CAF) volunteers help with the data collection. Click on the attached link to view the current and past fish numbers.