Give Your Kids the Opportunity to Catch A Special Thrill!

Thanks to the generous donations of several organizations, businesses and community groups, children ages 5 to 14 years old will have an opportunity to receive a hands-on fishing lesson at the 16^th Annual “Fishing Kids” event scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 9 am – 3 pm at G, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N., Renton, Wa. 

Groups of children will come to the shores Lake Washington to learn proper fishing techniques from volunteer anglers and fish from the shore in 45 minute sessions.  Each pre-registered child will receive a Zebco rod & reel combo and an event t-shirt.  Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in water safety, boating and natural resource demonstrations.  Registration is limited to the first 800 youths.

This event is made possible through a partnership with Renton Parks, local sportsman’s clubs and the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation. Event sponsors include: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Renton Kiwanis, Auburn Sports & Marine, Western Bass Club, Puget Sound Anglers, Zebco and Eagle Claw.

For registration information please contact Renton Parks & Recreation at (425) 430-6700 or register online by visiting www.cybersign-up.org.  Deadline is May 24^th. 

*Information submitted by C.A.S.T For Kids Foundation.