This derby began in 2007 in an effort to provide fishing opportunities for children with physical and intellectual disabilities in Russell and Clinton county schools. In 2014, Wolf Creek began offering two days of Reaching for Rainbows derbies, with the additional day being for children from Adair and Cumberland county schools. In 2019, Wolf Creek NFH was able to extend invitations to two more counties, Wayne and Casey, for a total of three counties per day. These events are coordinated through the schools, and reach approximately 400 students each year.  

 

Each year, during the last week in September,
these events feature fishing at Hatchery Creek with assistance provided, complimentary lunch, prizes,   
t-shirts and medallions.