The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular is underway.
The 34th edition of the popular fishing derby officially opened up at midnight and will run through September 4th.
More than $150,000 in prizes are up for grabs, including for the heaviest salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout and lake trout caught.
2022 marks the return to a full event for the Spectacular, as the 2020 event was lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the 2021 event was scaled back.
Originally started back in 1988 by Syndenham Sportsmen, the derby has grown into an event that attracts thousands of anglers to a large event that includes lots of fishing, music, entertainment and family-friendly fun.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 60,000 people attended the Salmon Spectacular in 2019.
The weigh station is open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. Fish frys are being held from 4-8 p.m. each of the next two Saturdays.
More information can be found at sydenhamsportsmen.com.
