Junior anglers can learn from the pros at the annual Shimano Take a Kid Fishing Day at Belwood Lake Park near Fergus on May 6.
The day is designed for new anglers between 8 and 14, allowing them to try fishing for the first time, or to improve their skills.
The children will take lessons and then try their new skills at the stocked pond in the park.
They’ll visit activity stations where they will learn how to cast, rig lures, tie flies, identify various fish species and their habitats and learn how to catch more fish. Archery lessons will also be available. A number of draw prizes will be available to be won.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The event is free for registered participants; however, park entry fees apply to all guests. Fees are $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors and people with disabilities, $3 for children (6 to 14) and free for children five and under. This event is also free for those with a Grand River Parks membership pass.
There will be two half-day sessions, with space for 120 people in each session. The morning session is set for 9am to noon, and the afternoon session runs from 1 to 4pm. Kids and their guardians in both sessions can enjoy a free barbecue lunch from noon to 1pm.
To register or for more information, send an email to belwoodlakepark@grandriver.ca. Include full names and ages of participating children along with a request for morning or afternoon session.
The park is at 8282 Wellington County Road 18, four kilometres east of Fergus. An event brochure is available on the GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca/events.
