Scene and Heard: Reelin’ in fun at the Kids’ Trout Derby

The event is an annual tradition at the Vashon Sportsmen’s Club.

By Alex Bruell • May 21, 2024 1:30 am
Alex Bruell photo Gwendolyn Rose, 8 (left) and Joss Moe, 8, marvel at the trout that Gwendolyn caught and Joss reeled in.
Alex Bruell photo Gwendolyn Rose, 8 (left) and Joss Moe, 8, marvel at the trout that Gwendolyn caught and Joss reeled in.

Anglers took to the Vashon Sportsmen’s Club on Sunday for a day of fishing and food, accompanied by the sweet tunes and wit of island emcee, singer-songwriter John van Amerongen.

The event, the Kids’ Trout Derby, is an annual tradition at the club. It’s free and open every year to children 12 and younger.

Alex Bruell photo Anglers scattered around the Vashon Sportsmen’s Club pond the afternoon of Sunday, May 12 for the annual Kids’ Trout Derby.

Alex Bruell photo Anglers scattered around the Vashon Sportsmen’s Club pond the afternoon of Sunday, May 12 for the annual Kids’ Trout Derby.

Alex Bruell photo Griffin Simmons, 7, appreciates the trout he just caught at the fishing derby.

Alex Bruell photo Griffin Simmons, 7, appreciates the trout he just caught at the fishing derby.