Sequim Gazette staff

Whether they’re out for a bite or to see if they’re biting, Sequim’s annual Kids Fishing Day draws quite a crowd.

This year’s event is set for Saturday, May 21, at the Water Reclamation Site just north of Carrie Blake Park, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hosted by the North Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the City of Sequim, Kids Fishing Day sees about 500 participants each year.

The site’s pond is stocked with ample rainbow trout. Youths 14 and younger fish free and do not need a license, and there will be a separate pond for children under 4 years of age.

The fishing club provides rod and reel set-ups to fish, worms for bait and lots of volunteers to help land the fish and remove hooks. In addition, there is a station where the fish are cleaned, bagged and iced for transport. Hot dogs and soda are available for purchase on-site.