Young anglers will have the opportunity to catch fish and learn about fishing at Kids’ Fishing Day. This event will be held 6:30 a.m. until 8:15 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Montauk State Park.
The event is being sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation in cooperation with Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Children ages 15 and under can pick up their free trout tag at the hatchery office from 2-8 p.m. Friday, May 2 or anytime on the day of the event. A section of the spring branch from the CCC Spillway to the Social Hole will be reserved for the youth anglers and stocked with trout all day. Children are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. Parents are welcome to help the kids, but only one fishing pole may be used between the helper and the child. Adults are not allowed to fish by themselves.
Volunteers will be on hand to help out if needed. Hotdogs and soda will be provided from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for participating children.
Education is a big part of Kids’ Fishing Day. Throughout the day, seminars will be held on a variety of topics related to trout fishing, fly tying, fly casting and nature related 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 claim their prize.
Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Individuals wishing to volunteer do not need to be experienced anglers. If you would like to volunteer or donate to Kids’ Fishing Day, or for more information call Montauk Hatchery at 573-548-2585 or e-mail Tom.Whelan@mdc.mo.gov.