Young anglers will have opportunities to catch fish and learn about fishing at Montauk State Park’s annual Kids’ Fishing Day. This year’s annual event is 6:30 a.m. until 8:15 p.m. Saturday.
Children ages 15 and under can pick up their free trout tag at the registration booth from 3- 8 p.m. Friday or on the day of the event. The spring branch from the CCC Spillway to the Social Hole will be reserved for the youth anglers and stocked with trout all day. Volunteers will be on hand to help out. Children are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. Parents are welcome to help the kids, but only one pole may be used between the helper and the child. Adults are not allowed to fish by themselves.
Education is also part of Kids’ Fishing Day. Seminars will be held on topics related to trout fishing, fly tying, fly casting and other topics. A stream table exhibit will also be on display.
There will be drawings for door prizes throughout the day. Individuals must be present to win.
If you would like to volunteer or donate to Kids Fishing Day or for more information call Montauk Hatchery at 573-548-2585 or email Tom.Whelan@mdc.mo.gov.