Lake Erie Metropark is excited to announce a FREE kid’s fishing festival on Saturday, June 1 for a day of fishing fun on one of our great lakes! Kids ages 5 through 16 can come out and learn the fundamentals of fishing and win some cool prizes. No pole? No problem! All registered youth will receive a free lunch, bait and will go home with new fishing pole and tackle.

Volunteers will be on site to assist kids and families with rigging and baiting poles and can provide some instruction to get your family started.

9 a.m.: Check-in
9:30 a.m.: Kickoff presentation with Michigan DNR
10 a.m. – Noon: Catch & Release Fishing Tournament
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Kid Activities
Noon – Lunch

Trophies will be awarded for the children who catch the largest fish. Additional giveaways and door prizes will be awarded throughout the event. Come catch a good time with us!

Remember, you must purchase a fishing license if you are 17 years of age or older to fish. If you are under 17, you may fish without a license, but you are required to observe all fishing rules and regulations. Any adult actively assisting a minor who does not have a license must have a fishing license.

Ages: Children 5 -16. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You will only be able to register children of these ages, but the whole family is welcome and will receive a FREE lunch. You will be asked during registration how many adults are attending with a child.
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Cove Point Area

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program.

Pre-register online by checking the box of the program you would like to attend. A "Selected Items" window will appear at the bottom of your screen. Click on the "Add to Cart" button to add program to your cart. You can also call the Lake Erie Metropark office at 734-379-5020.