Youth fishing events

Panhandle Family Fishing Day
Photo by WDFW

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

Grant County
Date Event Location Who may participate Sponsor and contact information

10 a.m - 2 p.m.

Kids Fishing Day

Cascade Park:

2001 W Valley Rd

Campground Marina

Lake Moses, WA

Kindergarten - 6th Grade ONLY

City of Moses Lake Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services

Skagit County
Date Event Location Who may participate Sponsor and contact information

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Lake McMurray Volunteer Fire Department Annual Kids Fishing Derby

Lake McMurray, Public Boat Ramp at the south end of the lake

Open to all 14 years and younger

Lake McMurray Volunteer Fire Department

Snohomish County
Date Event Location Who may participate Sponsor and contact information

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Jim Brauch Memorial Youth Fishing Event 2025

Jennings Pond

Youth ages 4-14

Everett Steelhead & Salmon Youth Organization


8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Jim Brauch Memorial Youth Fishing Event 2025

Silver Lake

Youth ages 4-14

Everett Steelhead & Salmon Youth Organization


8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Jim Brauch Memorial Youth Fishing Event 2025

Smokey Point

Youth ages 4-14

Everett Steelhead & Salmon Youth Organization

Spokane County
Date Event Location Who may participate Sponsor and contact information

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Clear Lake Kids Fishing Event

Fairchild AFB Clear Lake Recreation Area

Youth ages 5-14

Randy Osborne

WDFW

509-892-1001