Fishing derby hooks over 250 anglers on Lake Coeur d'Alene

Big One Derby participant Jenna Morrison smiles with her first-place fish, weighing 10.2 pounds.
Courtesy of Roger Blackstone

John Shull beams with pride as he holds up his first-place salmon, weighing 11.3 pounds, from the Big One Derby on Wednesday.
Courtesy of Roger Blackstone

by JACK DEWITT
Staff Writer | July 23, 2026 1:07 AM

Over 250 anglers took to the waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene on Wednesday for the 42nd annual 2026 Big One Derby.

Hosted by the Lake Coeur d’Alene Anglers Association, the five-day event brings in fishermen from all over North Idaho trying to catch the biggest king salmon.

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