Fishing for FUN – Inaugural Fishing Event for Kids
The City of Huron’s Parks & Recreation Department was thrilled to host a new event this year for kids interested in learning to fish – Fishing for Fun. The inaugural Fishing for Fun event was held today at the new Dancing Waters Park located on Berlin Road in Huron. The family-friendly event introduced kids ages 6-12 to the basics of learning to fish in a safe manner.
The Fishing for Fun event kicked off with an educational presentation about the new park and pond, covered fish species, wildlife habitats, conservation and responsible fishing practices—all presentations were designed to spark curiosity and appreciation for the outdoors and the new city park.
The 30 participants, who were accompanied by either a parent or guardian, were broken down into six small groups to work directly with an assigned skilled angler. The anglers taught them how to cast their line, when to reel in their catch, and how to safely and properly release a fish back into the pond.
All participants received their very own fishing rod and reel with drawstring bag provided by the Wightman-Wieber Foundation, a tackle box provided by the Kedas Memorial Foundation and a complimentary lunch provided by Huron’s Cameo Pizza and KONA Ice. During the lunch break representatives from Aqua Doc gave a demonstration on how they collect and test the water.
“Fishing for Fun is an opportunity for children to connect with nature, learn new skills and create lasting memories with their families,” said Doug Steinwart, Director of Huron Parks & Recreation.
The Parks & Recreation Department came up with the idea of hosting such an event after the City of Huron purchased and remediated the 6.6-acre property on Berlin Road. Having a 3.5+ acre, manmade, stocked pond, with a walking trail makes it the perfect venue to host a fish from shore educational event.
The event was made possible by the generous support from the Wightman-Wieber Foundation, Fish Huron, the Kedas Memorial Foundation, Lake Erie Walleye Trail, Central Basin Bait, Tackle & Carryout, Aqua Doc, Huron’s Cameo Pizza, and Kona Ice.
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