Bring the family and learn to fish with MDC in southwest Missouri

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Southwest
Published Date
07/30/2026
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Learn to fish with the whole family during upcoming Family Fishing programs with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

Learn to fish during a Family Fishing event on Thursday, July 30 from 7-8 p.m. at Freedom Park, 6176 State Highway VV in Rogersville.

Bring the family for a summer evening of fishing fun. MDC will provide instruction, fishing rods, reels, and bait. A valid fishing permit is required for those between the ages of 16 and 64. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/218488

A second Family Fishing program will also be held from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Rogersville at Freedom Park. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/219366

Call the Springfield Conservation Nature Center at 417-888-4237 for more information.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all of its nature centers, regional facilities, conservation areas, and public programs. To request ADA accommodation for participation in an MDC program, visit mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.