Youth anglers 15 and under can trout fish and enjoy lunch at no charge
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 1, 2023 – Youth anglers have the opportunity to experience the thrill of catching fish and also learn about the outdoors at Bennett Spring State Park’s Kids’ Fishing Day from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6. The event is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Bennett Spring Park Store.
Anglers aged 15 and under can pick up free trout tags at the park store from 5-8 p.m. May 5 or at the registration tent across from the park store on May 6. A section of Zones 2 and 3 will be reserved for the youth anglers. Volunteers will be available to help. Those fishing are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. Adults are welcome to assist the kids, but are asked to let the kids fish by themselves as much as possible. Only one pole may be used between the helper and the child. Adults are not allowed to fish in the designated kids’ fishing zone. Lunch will be available for the kids from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Educational events will also take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information about the event, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation Bennett Spring Fish Hatchery at 417-532-4418.
Bennett Spring State Park is located at 26250 Highway 64A approximately 12 miles west of Lebanon.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.