What began as a small event in 1986 has now blossomed into one of the largest events of its kind in the country! This year’s 31st Annual Catch A Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2017 and will take place at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery.

Designed as a way to get kids outdoors and connected to fishing, this event provides an opportunity for families to have fun with a rod and reel! Last year’s event included approximately 1,400 participating children. Support and planning for the event came about through generous donations of more than a hundred volunteers and over one hundred sponsors. The event offers fishing, prizes, trophies, food, and much more at no charge.

The derby is hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery and the Friends of Wolf Creek NFH, Inc. If you would like to make a donation or volunteer to help with the derby, please feel free to contact the Hatchery.

For more information on the derby, including fishing times, please visit the www.fws.gov/wolfcreek or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. You can also contact Ashley Buffington or Moria Painter, Environmental Education/Outreach Specialists, at 270-343-3797 or via email: Ashley_buffington@fws.gov or Moria_painter@fws.gov.

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is proud to sponsor educational workshops and events that help the public learn more about our incredible natural and cultural heritage. For information on these or other programs at the hatchery, or how you can be involved as a volunteer, please contact Moria Painter, Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist, at 270-343-3797 or via email: moria_painter@fws.gov.

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