“Take me fishing - I'll be grown up before you know it.”
You don't need to travel far or own a boat to take your kids fishing and make memories for a lifetime. Throughout the year the Missouri Department of Conservation and sponsoring organizations provide young anglers and their families with lots of opportunities to learn to fish and enjoy the sport.
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Kids' fishing events are held around the state. From bluegill and hybrid sunfish to bullheads and channel catfish, kids have countless opportunities to catch their first fish or even their 100th fish. Please check the Calendar of Events (below) for locations and times near you.
More opportunities for young anglers to wet a line
A special Kids' Fishing Day at each of Missouri's trout parks give young anglers (15 years and younger) the chance to try their hands at fishing for trout. Bring the whole family and enjoy the day's activities, including fishing clinics, live demonstrations, and contests at some locations. Please check the Calendar of Events (below) for this year's schedule and additional information.
| Event and Date | Location | Reserve by: |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Kid's Fishing Day
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
Roaring River State Park | |
| Maramec Spring Kids Fishing Day
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
Maramec Spring Park | |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, May 16 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, May 16 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Sunday, May 18, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, May 16 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing I
Sunday, May 18, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, May 16 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Sunday, May 18, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, May 16 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Thursday, May 22, 2008 |
Suson Park | Wednesday, May 21 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
Suson Park | Wednesday, May 28 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Saturday, May 31, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, May 30 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Saturday, May 31, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, May 30 |
| GO FISH!--Basic Fishing III
Saturday, May 31, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, May 30 |
| NWTF/Jake's Fun Fishing Day
Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
Hahn Farm, Osborn, MO | |
| Autumn Kid's Fishing Day
Saturday, August 16, 2008 |
Roaring River State Park |
