The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife teams up with businesses, organizations and volunteers from all over Washington to provide fishing opportunities for children ages 5 to 14. Most of these events take place from April through June, and each provides a day of fishing for a few dozen to several hundred kids and their families.
Each of these youth fishing events is different from all the rest. Some require pre-registration and have a cap on the number of participants while others are open to anyone who wants to drop in; some provide rod-and-reel combos that kids can take home at the end of the day, some provide loaner rods and reels, and other require that kids bring all their own tackle. To learn more, check with the local contact listed for each event on the schedule below.
Watch our kids’ fishing event highlights video to share the fun before you choose an event in your area.
Upcoming youth fishing events
| Date | Event | Location | Who may participate | Sponsor and contact information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Jim Brauch Memorial Youth Fishing Event 2025 | Smokey Point |
Youth ages 4-14 |
Everett Steelhead & Salmon Youth Organization |
| Date | Event | Location | Who may participate | Sponsor and contact information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Annual Howard Bowen Youth Fishing Derby | Howard Bowen Park - at the new ball fields off Hovel Rd. 399 Frost Rodeo Rd, Sumas, WA |
Boys/Girls 4-8 will fish from 10am to 11am Boys/Girls 9-13 will fish from 11am to noon |
The American Legion If you have any questions please email to: americanlegionsumas@gmail.com |