“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: |
|---|---|---|
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing III (Program #3)
Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, September 5 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing III (Program #3)
Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, September 5 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing II (Program #2)
Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, September 5 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, September 5 |
| GO FISH!-Fishing with Lures (Program #4)
Saturday, September 13, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, September 12 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing III (Program #3)
Saturday, September 13, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, September 12 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7-Final Program)
Saturday, September 13, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, September 12 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Largemouth Bass (Program #5, alternate to Channel Catfish)
Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, September 12 |
| GO FISH!-Fishing with Lures (Program #4)
Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, September 12 |
| GO FISH!-Fishing with Lures (Program #4)
Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, September 12 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing I (Program #1)
Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, September 12 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Channel Catfish (Program #5, alternate to Largemouth Bass)
Saturday, September 20, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, September 19 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Channel Catfish (Program #5, alternate to Largemouth Bass)
Saturday, September 20, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, September 19 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing III (Program #3)
Saturday, September 20, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, September 19 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, September 19 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Channel Catfish (Program #5, alternate to Largemouth Bass)
Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, September 19 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Largemouth Bass (Program #5, alternate to Channel Catfish)
Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, September 19 |
| GO FISH!-Fishing with Lures (Program #4)
Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, September 19 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Saturday, September 27, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, September 26 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Saturday, September 27, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, September 26 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Saturday, September 27, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, September 26 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Saturday, September 27, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, September 26 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7-Final Program)
Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, September 26 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, September 26 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing I (Program #1)
Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, September 26 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, September 26 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing II (Program #2)
Saturday, October 4, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, October 3 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing I (Program #1)
Saturday, October 4, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, October 3 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing I (Program #1)
Saturday, October 4, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, October 3 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing I (Program #1)
Saturday, October 4, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, October 3 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing II (Program #2)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, October 3 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing II (Program #2)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, October 3 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing II (Program #2)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, October 3 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing III (Program #3)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, October 3 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing III (Program #3)
Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, October 10 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing III (Program #3)
Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, October 10 |
| GO FISH!-Basic Fishing III (Program #3)
Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, October 10 |
| GO FISH!-Fishing with Lures (Program #4)
Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, October 10 |
| GO FISH!-Fishing with Lures (Program #4)
Sunday, October 12, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, October 10 |
| GO FISH!-Fishing with Lures (Program #4)
Sunday, October 12, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, October 10 |
| GO FISH!-Fishing with Lures (Program #4)
Sunday, October 12, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, October 10 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Largemouth Bass (Program #5, alternate to Channel Catfish)
Sunday, October 12, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, October 10 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Channel Catfish (Program #5, alternate to Largemouth Bass)
Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, October 17 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Channel Catfish (Program #5, alternate to Largemouth Bass)
Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, October 17 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Channel Catfish (Program #5, alternate to Largemouth Bass)
Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, October 17 |
| GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Channel Catfish (Program #5, alternate to Largemouth Bass)
Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, October 17 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, October 17 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, October 17 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, October 17 |
| GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6)
Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, October 17 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, October 24 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, October 24 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, October 24 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, October 24 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
Suson Park | Friday, October 24 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Friday, October 24 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | Friday, October 24 |
| GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program)
Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
Forest Park | Friday, October 24 |
