Bill Yarlott Annual Fishing Derby -the last Saturday in April each year!

Join us next year for the 16th annual Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby. It is a celebration for the beginning of fishing season and a rite of passage for kids. Last year we had about 20 kids come out in the typical cool shades of spring.  Thanks to Phillip Miller everyone enjoyed some hot coffee, cocoa and delicious pancakes! Thanks to our local sponsors who provided some fantastic prizes too.

The fishing derby is named after Bill because he was instrumental in getting Cascade Lake stocked when fish numbers began to decline. He was also influential in getting the first hatchery up and running. Philip Miller has worked along side Bill for many years and continues with the tradition for the kids and Friends of Moran.  This year they’ll be flipping pancakes, brewing some coffee and stirring up come hot cocoa while counting and identifying the fish caught.  Kids can hope to catch Kokanee, Cutthroat and Rainbow trout from Cascade Lake. Everyone gets a prize.

The event is co-sponsored with Orcas Outfitters in Eastsound  and Kings Marine in Friday Harbor.  Friends of Moran is honored to have their support and participation and generous donations for prizes.

Please support our local businesses and email us if you have any questions!