Photo gallery: The annual fishing derby at Detroit Lake

DETROIT, Ore. - A lot of folks head out of town every year for Memorial Day weekend but there are also a lot of people who take advantage of the weekend before the big holiday rush by heading to Detroit for the town's annual fishing derby.

Last weekend, the tents went up, the trailers and motorhomes pulled in, the boats got wet and the anglers rigged up their fishing poles hoping for a shot at winning a shiny new Smoker Craft boat (the grand prize).

This year the weather was fantastic at Detroit Lake - sunny and warm (maybe a little too warm, but it sure beat getting rained on!).  The fishing wasn't as hot as the mercury, but folks had a great time anyway. Here are some photos:

A couple in a canoe heads out on the lake from Kane's Marina

Just waitin' for the fish to bite

A pair of ducks taking in the sunshine

The view of the lake from Detroit Lake State Park

'Camp Cheesman' at Detroit Lake State Park

The easy way to clean dishes

He's a smilin' even though the fish ain't a bitin'

A few of the sleekest boats at the marina

Making good use of a rock

 
What a cutey!

The sign welcoming everyone into town

The crowd on Sunday - everyone's waiting for the prize giveaway

The prize tickets

There was lots to see, so no telling what got his attention

Even the dogs had a blast!

This guy's ready to party!

The good ol' American flag

Too adorable!

On him... the hat works

Trying to beat the heat

The Sno Shack was quite the popular spot

This guy had sunburns where those holes are

Walkin' down the town's main drag

Can you hear me now?

 
This was the only patch of grass to be found - in front of the post office

Umm... you want to let up on the leash?  Please?

This is my balloon

The grand prize - a Smoker Craft fishing boat

All tuckered out

(All photos by Shannon L. Cheesman, KATU.com Producer/Reporter)