-David Crowder, WRGA News-
It’s spring, and that means a popular fishing event returns to Cave Spring.
Coosa Valley Trout Unlimited will host the 39th Annual Kids’ Fishing Day on Saturday at Rolater Park.
It will be from 8:30 until 1:30 p.m.
“That is a great way for you to get your kids into the love of fishing,” said Kristi Kent with the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism. “I feel like that if you don’t get introduced to it as a child, it’s harder to gain that passion for it as an adult. So, it’s a great way to introduce kids to fishing.”
There is no advance registration.
Registration begins at 8:30 am on the day of the event.
Please register at least 30 min before your child’s time.
Kids Fishing Day is for children ages three through twelve, and all registered children will be given a coupon to have a free hot dog lunch.
Parents and other guests can purchase lunch for $2.00 per person.
The children fish by age groups in the pond.
The 3 and 4-year-olds fish first, from 9 am until 9:30.
5 and 6 year olds from 9:45 until 10:15.
7, 8, and 9-year-olds fish from 10:30 until 11:00.
The 10, 11, and 12-year-olds fish from 11:15 until 11:45.
All age groups can fish from noon until 1 p.m.
The fish are given a resting period between each age group.
There is a 5-fish limit per child from the pond, and the state enforces an 8-trout limit total from the creek and pond.
Parents are asked to assist the child as needed, but not to fish for the child.
Also, spinning lures or treble hooks are not allowed.
No culling of small trout and you must keep those that are caught, up to 5.
Please bring your own rod and bait.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will have a number of loaner rods.
