The Boys and Girls Club and Kenai River Foundation partnered for the 5th Annual Take Our Kids Fishing event.
Nearly 60 local children fished the Kenai River with 15 members of the Kenai River Professional Guide Association who volunteered their time.
Association President Josh Hayes said he enjoys fishing with the kids.
Fourth grader Cadence Fisher, 9-years-old, said this was her second year attending the event. She described how her guide last year saved the day when her salmon nearly escaped.
Soldotna Senator Peter Micciche said he appreciates all of the effort put forth to offer a day of safe fishing, especially from the guides.
The Kenai Peninsula’s Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Heather Schloeman said the children enjoy fish themed games, Safe-Kids of the Kenai Peninsula provides life jacket fittings, and the Kenai Watershed Forum talks with the children about salmon cycles before fishing during the free event.
