Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R) is presenting the Kids Fishing Derby for kids of all ages on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Middleton-Mills Park.
The event is free and even adults won’t need fishing licenses when they are helping their kids because it’s ‘Fish Free in Kentucky’ weekend. It’s a great opportunity to start a family tradition.
Don’t worry if you have never fished before. KCP&R will have everything for you and your child to enjoy a great day of fishing including spincast rods and reels, hooks, bobbers, and bait.
Families attending will have the option of purchasing their lunch at the park. NKB Concessions will be open for this event with hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, funnel fries and a variety of snacks. Soda, water and sports drinks are also available.
At all other times, and even after the Derby, it’s acceptable to keep a catch from either of the ponds in Middleton-Mills Park. During the Kids Fishing Derby, however, KCP&R will be introducing kids to good conservation habits and sportsmanship and will be practicing ‘catch and release’.
There will also be prizes awarded for the ‘Big Fish of Each Species’ contest.
KCP&R will need fishermen and fisherwomen to help youngsters who may need it, so volunteers are encouraged to come out to Middleton-Mills Park, share the experience, and help teach kids the fun of fishing.
This event is sponsored by Field & Stream and Latonia Bait & Tackle.
Middleton-Mills Park is located at 3415 Mills Rd., Covington, KY 41015.
For more information, please contact Rhonda Ritzi at Rhonda.Ritzi@KentonCounty.org. For news of upcoming programs, activities, and events to be held in Kenton County’s parks, call the Parks & Recreation office at (859) 525-PLAY (7529), visit the website or follow Kenton County Parks & Recreation at Facebook.com/KentonCountyParks.
