The Department of Conservation in Missouri conducted last weekend the “Kids Fishing Day” which was a resounding success based on the attendance of many children with their parents.
The kids and their loving parents were present at the Kellogg Lake, located in the city of Carthage where the fishing event was staged.
According to reports, the department placed nearly 300 channel catfish on the lake last week. Kids were visibly happy when the get to catch a fish. However, most of them decided to put it back to the water since they have no intention of eating them or bringing them home.
Parents said that these moments are precious since before they’ll know it, their kids have become grown-ups and won’t find time to hang out with them anymore.
The organizers of this family event revealed that the participation from the public continued to rise for the past eight years. During its first year, there were about 100 kids who attended the event. This year the department accounted 500 children and a thousand people overall.
The goal behind this event, according to department community outreach specialist Kevin Badgley, is for the kids and their families to enjoy nature and spend quality time through fishing.
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