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BRANSON, Mo. – Young anglers will have opportunities to catch fish at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Kids’ Fishing Day this Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at a specially stocked pond at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery near Branson. The event is open to anglers ages 15 and under.
Sunfish and channel catfish will be the fish anglers will be trying to catch. A few loaner fishing poles will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. MDC staff will be providing worms for bait, but participants can bring their own, too.
This event is being held in conjunction with Free Fishing Weekend, the annual event in June through which fishing permits are not required at any state-managed fishing location. It should be noted that all other fishing regulations (length limits, possession limits, etc.) still apply.
No registration or reservations are required for the June 12 Shepherd of the Hills event. For more information, call 417-334-4865, ext. 0. Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery is located at 483 Hatchery Road in Branson.
Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding in-person and virtual programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.
