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Welcome to Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Come face to face with the Region's trout, explore karst terrain, and see our exhilarating exhibit hall! Much more awaits the entire family in a fun and engaging educational journey at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery! Visitors are welcome to tour the hatchery, Visitor/Environmental Education Center, and to fish in the creek! Hatchery grounds are open 365 days a year while the Visitor/Environmental Education Center remains open 364 days annually (only closing on Christmas Day). FREE visitation! Make plans today to get connected with nature at Wolf Creek NFH!

Upcoming Events

Nature Hour

Open to all ages, no cost to attend!

Each time you attend a session you will receive a ticket. Bring your own reusable water bottle with you each time and receive an extra ticket! At the end of the year we will have a prize drawing.

For more information contact Moria Painter or Ashley Buffington by phone at 270-343-3797 or by email at moria_painter@fws.gov or ashley_buffington@fws.gov.

Fly Fishing Clinics

Learn more about fly fishing and hatchery creek.
2^nd Saturday of each month.
RSVP - One week prior to clinic.
Cost - Every effort will be made to offer FREE clinics, a nominal fee may apply.
We encourage you to bring your own equipment - equipment will be provided on a limited basis.
Please dress appropriately for the weather, each class may include an outing.
Classes may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather - Call the hatchery for details.

For more information contact Moria Painter or Ashley Buffington by phone at 270-343-3797 or by email at moria_painter@fws.gov or ashley_buffington@fws.gov.

2^nd Annual Hatchery Creek Trout Trot 5k

Flyer for hatchery creek trout trot 5k, details below.

Download the Registration form.

Registration fee: Early bird on or before March 13: $20 Late Registration after March 14: $25.

Schedule

Registration: 8:00 - 8:45am CDT
Race Begins: 9:00am CDT
Awards following the race.

Race Day Details

Post race finish line awards with special trout medallion prize medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category.
Award categories: Male and Female - Age groups 12 & under, 13 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 and over.
Jogging strollers only, dogs on leash are OK.
Runners 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Course - Off road gravel trails - minimal pavement, some hills, may cross waters, easy to moderate terrain, along portions of Hatchery Creek and Cumberland River.
Proceeds go to sponsor Friends of Wolf Creek NFH - School Field Trip Scholarship.
Water and snacks provided.

Date registration form below and return it with your registration fee to Moria Painter: 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown, KY 42629.

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