The annual Kids Free Fishing Days is April 30 at Montauk State Park.
Free fishing and other fun activities for kids ages 15 years and younger at Montauk State Park, located southeast of Licking, is 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Young anglers can get their free trout tags at the registration booth from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, April 29, and all day Saturday.
The Spring Branch will be reserved for young anglers and will be 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 kids, but only one pole may be used between the helper, and the child and adults are not allowed to fish by themselves in the special area.
Kids and adults are also invited to presentations and exhibits on various topics related to trout fishing such as fly tying and casting. There will also be drawings for door prizes throughout the day. Kids must be present to win. Volunteers are also needed and do not need to be experienced anglers.
The Missouri Department of Conservation –– in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and The James Foundation –– hosts free fishing days at the state’s four trout parks. The annual Free Fishing Days statewide is June 11-12.
For more information, contact MDC’s Montauk Hatchery at 573-548-2585.