Fish to learn, learn to fish at annual fishing day
Central Montana’s 23rd annual Kids’ Fishing Day takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11, at Wadsworth Pond on the west side of Great Falls.
Since 1995, thousands of youngsters and adults have spent a day catching fish while learning the basic elements of fishing, including types of tackle, casting, fly-tying, fish identification and fishing safety and ethics. There is no age limit for this free event, but the activities are geared toward young people just learning how to fish.
As in past years, the Great Falls chapter of Walleyes Unlimited provides a free rod and reel outfit or tackle box to participants who complete a series of educational stations.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Missouri River Flyfishers and North Middle School Fishing Club also participate in the event.
No fishing license is required that day at Wadsworth.
To reach Wadsworth Pond, head west on Central Avenue over I-15, turn north on 34th St. N.W., then turn west on Wilkinson Lane and follow to the park.
For more information, contact FWP in Great Falls at 454-5840.
Reach Tribune Staff Writer Traci Rosenbaum at 791-1490. Follow her on Twitter @GFTrib_TRosenba.
THE ESSENTIALS
What: Kids’ Fishing Day
When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11
Where: Wadsworth Pond
Cost: Free