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About our Organization 

In 1986, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery hosted the first ever Catch-A-Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby. The purpose of the event was to utilize Hatchery Creek and to connect local children with nature through fishing. The derby theme for the first few years was "Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs". The derby was organized by hatchery staff and a handful of local residence who supported the hatchery. Friends of Wolf Creek NFH, Inc. (FOWC) was formed as a legal nonprofit organization in 2005, anticipating the opening of the Visitor/Environmental Education Center in 2006. The formalization of the Friends Group was to accommodate the operation of the gift shop and to better support the hatchery. Today, FOWC not only raises funds; but assist with planning and organization of the Catch-A-Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby, Wounded Warriors Fishing Event, Catch A Smile Senior Derby, Reaching For Rainbows Special Needs Kids Fishing Derby, and other smaller events. The FOWC raises awareness of the hatchery programs and events it offers.  Profits the FOWC receives from gift shop sales and donations support Environmental Education programs, caring for Ranger (the Skunk), and many other events and activities.

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Friends of Wolf Creek NFH is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. 


Come down to visit this amazing beautiful place!
So much to learn and do!
It will bring a smile to your face :)
Please look at our Upcoming Events Tab and see all the 
different workshops and annual events.

 

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Thank you to all the 2024 Donations & Sponsors for the Fall Fishing Events!!

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(To see our 2024 Sponsors for Catch A Rainbow, please go to:

www.catcharainbow.org)

 Tyson Foods                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 Lindsey Wilson Gosser State Farm Insurance Agency                                                                                                  LG & E and KU Foundation, Inc.

 Jamestown Healthcare                                                                                                                                           Holston  Gases

 Russell Family Medical Center                                                                                                                                 Citizens National Bank            

 Healthy Kids Clinic                                                                                                                                                The Fruit Market 

 Comfort Keepers                                                                                                                                                   Kosair for Kids

 Onyon Family                                                                                                                                                       Raymond Wihlon         

 Pepsi Bottling Company                                                                                                                                         Laker Guide Service 

 First National Bank                                                                                                                                                Striper King Guide Service

 Innovative Business Concepts                                                                                                                                 Morgan's Striper Guide Service

 Bank of Jamestown                                                                                                                                                Mega Bite Charters

 City of Russell Springs                                                                                                                                            JR Stevens Guide Service

 Community Trust Bank                                                                                                                                           Stars and Stripes Guide Service

 McDonalds                                                                                                                                                            Taylor's Guide Service

 Brent Hamilton of Sav A Lot                                                                                                                                     Lalalucyblue

 Priceless IGA                                                                                                                                                          King Ice

 Kentucky Farm Bureau Philip Walker, Russell Springs                                                                                                   Hill's Septic Service                      Walmart of Somerset                                                                                                                                             Stephens Pipe and Steel

 Walmart of Columbia                                                                                                                                              Kingsford Manufacturing Company   Walmart of Williamsburg                                                                                                                                         Lake Shore Decor

 The Mantle                                                                                                                                                            Superior Battery

 Wilson Funeral Home                                                                                                                                             South Kentucky RECC

 Walmart of Monticello                                                                                                                                            Sav A Lot                                         Lifeline Home Health                                                                                                                                              Darrell & Marilyn Steinberger                                                                                                                             

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Mission/Purpose

     Our Mission is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the natural history, resources and habitat of Kentucky, with particular emphasis on promoting environmental education and recreation fishing to the public.

     Our purpose is to plan, promote and conduct fishing events for children; promote the proper use and preservation of Kentucky streams, rivers and lakes for fishing and provide environmental education programs to the public.

     We also serve an important role as an advocate for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  We secure resources needed for the hatchery, and serve as a liaison between the hatchery and local, state, and federal officials.

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How can you help Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery? 

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  1. Become a member of Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

  2. Shop the gift shop

  3. Link your Kroger Plus Card to Friends of Wolf Creek NFH's Community Rewards account QI396

  4. Convert to AmazonSmile and add Friends of Wolf Creek NFH as your charity. 

  5. Donate money

  6. Donate items from our wish list

  7. Volunteer

  8. Attend our events! 

  9. "Like" Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/fowcnfh/

  10. Visit the hatchery!

How are Trout Produced at Wolf Creek NFH??


Raceways and all other
outdoor activities are open!

Wolf Creek NFH is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year (closed only on Christmas)
The Visitor/Environmental Education Center Hours:
January - April    8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST
May - October    8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
November - December    8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST

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