SILVER SPRING, MD-The
Montgomery County Department of Parks is pleased to team up again this
year with the Potomac-Patuxent Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the annual Kids Fishing
Day at Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Park, 1120 Jackson Road in
Silver Spring, Saturday, May 5, 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
“We’re stocking the
pond with trout and looking forward to the kids coming out to the park
on Saturday for this popular event,” said Dave McGrady, Montgomery
County Department of Parks park manager.
Kids Fishing Day at
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Park is a free event for young
people under age 16. Bait is provided to each participant and
Potomac-Patuxent members will be on hand to help young anglers bait
hooks, offer tips on fishing techniques and to demonstrate fly-casting.
Young people participating are advised to bring rods, reels and tackle,
such as hooks and a small bobber. Also young anglers are encouraged to
dress in warm clothing and bring along drinking water and a snack or
lunch. Adults must accompany younger children. Other anglers over age
16 and not participating in Kids Fishing Day are required to possess a
fishing license in accordance with the Maryland Department of Natural
Resources regulations.
Martin Luther King,
Jr. Recreational Parks is located in the White Oak area of Silver
Spring, just off Jackson Road, east of New Hampshire Avenue.
For more information
and to indicate the number of young people planning to attend, contact
Paul Vicenzi with Potomac-Patuxent Trout Unlimited at 240-338-7478.
Kids Fishing Day will be held weather permitting.