Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Hosts 9th Annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Event

Sep 7, 2022

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Blue striper guide boat on a lake — One of the seven striper guide boats that participated in Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery's 2022 Wounded Warrior Fishing Derby trying their luck on Lake Cumberland during the event.

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery held the 9^th Annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Event for any veteran who suffered an injury related to their service. With the help of multiple sponsors, volunteers, and staff participants were able to enjoy a full day of free fishing, fun, and fellowship.

Wounded Warrior Fishing Derby participant holding striper — A participant of the 2022 Wounded Warrior Fishing Derby at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery holding his 7 pound striper caught on Lake Cumberland during the event.

Beginning at 5 a.m., the 20 participants were provided breakfast and coffee before boarding one of the 7 striper guide boats who had volunteered their time and equipment for the event. After several hours of fishing, a total of 13 stripers, two catfish, and a walleye were successfully reeled in! The fishing guides also volunteered to process and bag the fish that were caught, allowing each veteran to leave with a portion of the day’s catch.

Russell County Honor Guard member in uniform — Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, INC. President, James Clark, preparing for an Honor Guard ceremony at the 2022 Wounded Warrior Fishing Derby.

Lunch was provided by the Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, Inc. Following a patriotic ceremony performed by the Russell and Adair County Honor Guard, participants were dismissed for an afternoon of trout fishing at Hatchery Creek. Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is proud to give back to those who have given the most, and would like to thank each of these anglers for their service