Take a Kid Fishing
Catch some quality time with a child in your life. Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours. There will be lots of hands-on fishing stations to practice tying knots, casting, baiting a hook and more.
Recycle your lead tackle or fishing line. There will be door prizes and giveaways.
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Event information
Thompson County Park, West St. Paul
Free, register when you arrive.
All ages.
- California Dip & Eat
- Eggroll Queen
- 9YumYum Ice Cream
Free, available onsite. Parking is limited, please arrive early and carpool.
Come dressed for the weather. This event is outside. Bring a blanket or chair, bug spray and sunscreen. All other fishing materials will be provided.
Dogs are welcome on a 6-foot leash. They must remain leashed at all times. Owners are required to clean up after their dogs.
The event is light rain or shine. In the event of severe or significantly rainy weather, event staff will determine if the event will be canceled 2-3 hours before the event start time. Updates, including cancellation notices, will be posted as available on the Dakota County Parks-forever wild Facebook page.