Families who wish to introduce youth to fishing will have a special opportunity when the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Lost Valley Fish Hatchery in Warsaw hosts the 18th annual Kids’ Fishing Day.
A news release says the free event is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, and MDC staff and volunteers will be on hand to teach and assist anglers.
Youngsters age 15 and under are welcome to participate. Registration for participants starts at 9 a.m. at the hatchery. Fishing will begin at 10 a.m. at the youth fishing pond in front of the hatchery.
MDC provides fishing poles and tackle for participants; or youngsters may bring their own, but only one per participant.
Participants may keep two fish. However, they will need to bring a bucket or bag to take them home. No fish cleaning station is available at the pond.
For more information, call (660) 438-4465.