The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a free class in painting plastic crankbaits and a free family fishing event at Lost Valley Fish Hatchery in Warsaw on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

The class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the free family fishing event will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the hatchery’s education pond.

MDC will provide materials for painting the plastic crankbaits and staff will provide tips and guidance. The program is open to all ages.

The Lost Valley Fish Hatchery education pond is stocked with channel catfish, hybrid sunfish and rainbow trout. MDC will provide fishing rods, lures and bait. Visitors can bring their own fishing gear but bait that can be carried in water is prohibited.

Registration is required for both events. To register for the class or fishing event, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4gP or https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/190984.