04.18.25 JC Parks + Rec presents 42nd Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2025
Media Contact: Marcy Caldwell
(816) 506-3328 | (913) 568-8593
mcaldwell@jacksongov.org
Jackson County Parks + Rec presents 42nd Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Parks + Rec is inviting kids to show off their angling skills at the 42nd Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 3, at Lake Jacomo, 9200 Beach Road, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The contest will run from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. with awards to follow.
This FREE, fun-filled family event is open to kids aged 15 years old and under and includes a casting clinic and fishing contest. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for the top three largest fish by weight in each age category.
All children must be accompanied by an adult and should bring bait, a bucket to hold their catch and a fishing pole. The first 250 kids to register will receive a free fishing pole courtesy of Pure Fishing, but those poles will not be assembled.
What: 42nd Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby
Kids 15 and under – must be accompanied by an adult
When: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Kids’ Fishing Derby: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Casting Contest: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Lake Jacomo in Fleming Park
9200 Beach Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
(Opposite Jacomo Campground)
Cost: Free
On-site Caitlin Campbell, Outdoor Education Supervisor
Contact: (816) 365-7685 | caitlin.campbell@jacksongov.org
The Kids’ Fishing Derby is hosted by Jackson County Parks + Rec, in partnership with Pure Fishing and the Missouri Trout Fisherman’s Association. Thank you to Pure Fishing for their generous donation of fishing poles and iFamilyKC.
For additional event details, call (816) 229-8980 or visit the Jackson County Parks + Rec website.