BY Lee McClellan
McCracken County: Noble Park Fish Out Fishing Tournament, Bob Noble Park Lake, 2801 Park Ave., Paducah. Fishing from 9 to 11 a.m. for children ages 6 to 11. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Shelter 10. Pre-register online at www.paducahky.gov. Loaner poles available, but anglers are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear and bait. Trophies given to the boy and girl who caught the most fish and the largest fish.
McCreary County: Fishing Derby, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Barren Fork Horse Camp, Daniel Boone National Forest. For kids 5 to 15 years of age. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Call (606) 376-5323 for more information.
Menifee County: Fishing Derby, Indian Creek, Daniel Boone National Forest. Registration at 8 a.m. fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. Trout fishing for kids 5 to 15. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Practice casting and knot tying. Call (606) 663-8100 for more information.
Montgomery County: Fishing in the Park, Easy Walker Park Lake, 1395 Osborne Road, Mt. Sterling. For ages 15 and under. Registration begins at 8 a.m., first cast at 9 a.m. Participants must bring own fishing equipment and bait. Free hotdogs, cookies and drinks while supplies last. Prizes in several categories for three age groups.
Perry County: Hike and Hook Day, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, 4441 KY 1833, Buckhorn. Fishing tournament at 9 a.m. for children 15 years old and younger. Bait and a few loaner rods provided, but participants should bring their own fishing equipment. Guided walks along Moonshine Holler Trail at 1 p.m. and Basic Orienteering at 7 p.m. for all ages.
Pulaski County: Kids Fishing Derby, 8 a.m. to noon, Goodwater Pond, Daniel Boone National Forest. For kids ages 5 to 15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The pond is located in the eastern part of the county off KY 1675, approximately 3 miles north of the KY 1003 intersection. Call (606) 864-4163 for more information.
Rowan County: Cave Run Kids Fishing Derby, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Minor Clark Fish Hatchery, 120 Fish Hatchery Road (off KY 801), Morehead. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Limited to kids age 15 and under who must be accompanied by an adult. Three hatchery ponds open for fishing and special stockings of trout, catfish and largemouth bass with special prize in each pond. Hot dogs, chips and drinks provided, gift bag and shirt for each participant, prizes, booths, casting contest and games. Raffles for conservation camp and Trooper Island camp. Some bait and fishing poles available. Call (606) 784-6428 for more information.
Russell County: 29th Annual Catch a Rainbow Annual Kids Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown. Staggered fishing times for ages 5 to 15, with ages 5 to 6 going first. Anglers should bring their own tackle. No fly rods. Prizes awarded. Kids fishing pool for ages 1 to 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, with fishing rods provided. The hatchery is located 12 miles south of Jamestown off U.S. 127. Call (270) 343-3797 for more information.
Trigg County: Take a Kid Fishing Day, West Cadiz Park, Cadiz, 9 a.m. to noon, for ages 3 to 15 with lunch, t-shirt and goody bags provided as well as door prizes including bicycles. Limited fishing poles provided, participants asked to bring their own. Registration at Cadiz City Hall, John L. Street Library, Trigg County Schools PAWS folders.
Wayne County: Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs, Cave Lake Event Park
(privately owned), about 10 miles northeast of Monticello off KY 90. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. For kids under the age of 16; staggered fishing times depending on age. Adults can fish later in day with a $5 contribution to program. Lunch provided, door prizes and trophies for top three and big fish in each age group. Anglers should bring their own bait and fishing equipment.
Author Lee McClellan is a nationally award-winning associate editor for Kentucky Afield magazine, the official publication of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. He is a life-long hunter and angler, with a passion for smallmouth bass fishing. Get the latest from Lee and the entire Kentucky Afield staff by following them on Twitter: @kyafield.
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