31-05-2025
MDC invites young anglers to Kids' Fishing Day on June 7 near Branson
BRANSON, Mo. – In conjunction with Free Fishing Weekend, young anglers will have opportunities to go fishing at the Missouri Department of Conservation's (MDC) Kids' Fishing Day on June 7.
The event will from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bella Donna Education 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 what anglers will be trying to catch at the pond, which is east of the main hatchery complex. Signs will direct people to the event.
A few loaner fishing poles will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment.
MDC staff will provide worms for bait, but participants can bring their own, too.
No registration is required for this event.
For more information, call 417-334-4865, ext. 0. Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery is located at 483 Hatchery Road in Branson.
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. All other fishing regulations (length limits, possession limits, etc.) still apply for Free Fishing Weekend.
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