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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.

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.


 

Thank you to all the 2022 Sponsors for the Fall Fishing Events!! 

To see our 2023 Sponsors for Catch A Rainbow, please go to:

www.catcharainbow.org

 Tyson Foods                                                                                                                                                          Walmart of Campbellsville

 Citizens National Bank                                                                                                                                            Walmart of Glassgow

 Monticello Banking company                                                                                                                                   Walmart of Monticello                        

 First National Bank                                                                                                                                                 Laker Guide Service

 Southern Nest Realty                                                                                                                                              Sasser's Guide Service

 Bank of Jamestown                                                                                                                                                MegaByte Charters

 City of Russell Springs                                                                                                                                            Living The Dream Guide Service

 South Kentucky RECC                                                                                                                                             Kentucky Striper Guide Service

 McDonalds                                                                                                                                                            Fish On Guide Service

 Sav A Lot                                                                                                                                                              Taylor's Guide Service

 Kentucky Farm Bureau                                                                                                                                            TNT Carpets

 Lakeway Motor Sales                                                                                                                                              Wolf Creek Resort Park

 Walmart of Somerset                                                                                                                                              The Mantle

 Walmart of Columbia                                                                                                                                              Lake Shore Decore                               LG&E and KU Foundation                                                                                                                                         Pepsi Bottling Co.                               Lalalucyblue                                                                                                                                                           Priceless IGA                                       Duo Broadband                                                                                                                                                       Midtown Properties        

 Finish Line                                                                                                                                                             Superior Battery

 Kentucky Farm Bureau Russell Springs                                                                                                                       King Ice                                             Hill's Septic Service                                                                                                                                                  Raymond Wihlon                                Kosair Charities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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? 

  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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