Kids’ Fishing Day Scheduled For Montauk State Park
Young anglers will have opportunities to catch fish and learn about fishing at Montauk State Park’s Kids’ Fishing Day. This event will be held 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at Montauk State Park. The event is being sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At Kids’ Fishing Day, children age 15 and under can pick up their free trout tag at the registration booth from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 11 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 during the 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. Throughout the day, seminars will be held on topics related to trout fishing. A Stream table and mobile aquarium exhibit will also be on display.
There will be drawings for door prizes throughout the day. Individuals must be present to win. Free hotdogs and soda will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 please call Montauk Hatchery at 573-548-2585 or contact Hatchery Manager Tom Whelan at Tom.Whelan@mdc.mo.gov
