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and ethics. The programs are always free of charge. If you are a teacher or youth group leader, contact the conservation education consultant at your local Department office for more information.
The Conservation Department also offers conservation and outdoor recreation programs to students in all grade levels. These aquatic education programs combine local ecology and conservation principles with angling and other aquatic outdoor skills and ethics. The programs are always free of charge. If you are a teacher or youth group leader, contact the conservation education consultant at your local Department office for more information.
Kids Fishing Opportunities by Region
Call regional Conservation Department offices for more details
| St. Louis Region (636) 441-4554 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake 12 | August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | St. Charles | Year-round | Open to public 15 and under |
| Kids Fishing Fair | August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area | St. Charles | 3rd Saturday in May | Annual event open to public-Free |
| Kids Fishing Day | Maramec Spring | Phelps | May 15 | Annual event open to public-Free |
| Kansas City Region (816) 655-6250 | ||||
| Blue Springs Lake Disabled Angler Clinic | Blue Springs Lake Marina | Jackson | The Saturday of Free Fishing Weekend | Open to disabled anglers of all ages. Anglers must pre-register |
| Lion's Lake | Warrensburg City Park | Johnson | 1st Saturday in June | Annual event open to public-Free |
| Honker Pond | James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area | Jackson | Year-round | Open to public 15 and under |
| Kids Fishing Fair | James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area | Jackson | 1st Saturday after Mother's Day | Annual event open to public-Free |
| National Hunting and Fishing Day | James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area | Jackson | Last Saturday in September | Annual event open to public-Free |
| Conservation Day | Clinton MDC Office | Henry | 2nd or 3rd weekend in May | Annual event free to kids 15 and under |
| Northeast Region (660) 785-2420 | ||||
| Tom Sawyer Lake | Mark Twain State Park | Monroe | June 12 | 9am-12am, poles available-(573) 565-3440 |
| Henderson Lake | Indian Creek Recreation Area-Mark Twain Lake | Monroe | June 12 | Call (573) 735-4097 for details |
| Northwest Region (816) 271-3100 | ||||
| 3rd Annual Crappie Festival | Pony Express Conservation Area | DeKalb | 2nd or 3rd Saturday in May | Annual Event open to the public. Free. Call (816) 271-3100 for details |
| Special Event Pond | Poosey Conservation Area | Livingston | Scheduled Events | Call (660) 646-6122 for details |
| Special Event Pond | Hartell Conservation Area | Clinton | Scheduled Events | Call (816) 271-3100 for details |
| Central Region (573) 884-6861 | ||||
| Resource | Area Name | County | Date | Notes |
| Special Event Pond | Manito Lake Conservation Area | Moniteau | Scheduled | Call for reservations |
| Cromley Pond | Blind Pony Conservation Area | Saline | Open year-round | Open to public 15 and under |
| Raccoon Run Spur Pond | Runge Conservation Nature Center | Cole | Contact Runge for Scheduled special events | |
| Leroy Rottman Memorial Kids Fishing Clinic | Cosmo Bethel Lake | Boone | Free Fishing Saturday | Annual event free to public |
| Ozark Region (417) 256-7161 | ||||
| Kids Fishing Day | Montauk Hatchery & State Park | Dent | May 15 | 6:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. |
| Kids Fishing Day | Maramec Spring Hatchery & Park | Phelps | May 15 | 6:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. |
| Doniphan Police Department Fishing Clinic | Private Pond | Ripley | June 9 | Open to kids age 5-15, limited to first 50. Lunch provided. Call (573) 996-7123. |
| Southwest Region (417) 895-6880 | ||||
| Kids Fishing Day | Bennett's Spring Hatchery and State Park | Dallas | May 15 | 6:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. |
| Southeast Region (573) 290-5730 | ||||
| Kids Fishing Weekend | Combs Lake | Dunklin | TBA | Contact Eric Heuring (573) 717-1042 |
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