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FORKS FISHING DERBY: Proud of his catch

Published 4:45 pm Monday, May 4, 2026

By Lonnie Archibald For Peninsula Daily News

Aaron Peterson, 7, displays his catch for his mother during the annual Kids Fishing Day held at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Bogachiel Hatchery in Forks. There was plenty of sunshine, fishermen and trout, along with the serving of hot dogs, donuts and hot chocolate by the Forks Elks Club. The annual derby is sponsored by the West End Sportsmen’s Club along with many other donors and volunteers. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Aaron Peterson, 7, displays his catch for his mother during the annual Kids Fishing Day held at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Bogachiel Hatchery in Forks. There was plenty of sunshine, fishermen and trout, along with the serving of hot dogs, donuts and hot chocolate by the Forks Elks Club. The annual derby is sponsored by the West End Sportsmen’s Club along with many other donors and volunteers. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Aaron Peterson, 7, displays his catch for his mother during the annual Kids Fishing Day held at the State Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Bogachiel Hatchery in Forks.

There was plenty of sunshine, fishermen and trout, along with the serving of hot dogs, donuts and hot chocolate by the Forks Elks Club. The annual derby is sponsored by the West End Sportsmen’s Club along with many other donors and volunteers.

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