Youth Fishing Clinic & Derby

Kid Fish

Youth Fishing Clinic & Derby Details 

POSTPONED FOR 2023 DUE TO LAKE CONSTRUCTION

Map of Lake Kyle:
Lake Kyle - click for map

This program open to the first 40 children that register online. All youth participants must be accompanied with an adult or guardian during the entire event.

In the State of Texas, the first Saturday in June (June 3rd, 2023) is the state-wide free fishing day. Fishing License will not be required to attend this event for guardians.  

Instructional Fishing Clinic

  • Open to children 6 years and older or entering 1st Grade to 12 years of age.                                                                           
  • Registration for Fishing Clinic for first-time participants- April 10, 2023
  • Registration for Fishing Clinic closes (or when filled, whichever comes first)-May 31, 2023
  • Registration will also include Rod & Reel Combos
  • Sessions led by certified instructors from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
  • Sessions set up into 5 stations -

* Basic Tackle and Fishing Knots - how to tie hooks and lures to a line, creating a bobber/sinker/hook rig.
* Fish and Bait - types of fish and bait that fish prefer.
* Learn to Cast - proper and safe way to cast your line.
* Fishing Regulations and Safety - knowing the rules and being safe while fishing makes this an enjoyable sport.
* Ethics and Conservation - why you should do the right things and know what the wrong things are as related to fishing and the outdoors.

  • At the end of the Clinic, the children will collect items for their tackle box. 
  • Each child attending the clinic must be accompanied by an adult.
  • There is no charge to attend and participate in the clinic. Sign-in/Release form signed by parent/guardian upon arrival is required.

Hooked On Fishing Derby

  • Registration for the Clinic includes registration for the Derby.
  • Parents fishing with the child do not need Texas Freshwater Fishing License for this event.
  • Catch & Release ONLY
  • Use of bait and/or artificial lures are participants choice.
  • Only one pole per person.
  • Some bait, hooks, bobbers will be available.
  • All participants must start at the same time (on the sound of the horn), must fish in Lake Kyle and must finish at the same time.

Pre-Registration Required - Limited Space

  • The child must be age 6 or older at time of clinic or entering 1st grade in the Fall.  Children may not be older than 12 years of age on the date of the clinic.  

Registration Deadline & Event Schedule: 

  • Registration May 31, 2023 , or until the max number of participants have registered (40), whichever happens first. 
  • Event Schedule - June 3rd, 2023
    • 7:00am - Park Opens
    • 7:30am - Participant Check-in
    • 8:00am - Fishing Clinic
    • 9:30am - Award presentation
    • 10:00am - Fishing Derby
    • 11:00 am- Conclusion
       

What to bring
Sunscreen, hat, bug spray, close-end shoes or boots, camera, fishing gear as needed, drinks and snacks.

Where is Lake Kyle
Park is located at  700 Lehman Rd. Kyle, TX 78640. Click here for directions.

Lake Kyle is a nature preserve, therefore a "pet-free" park. Please leave all animals at home.

Program subject to change without notice due to the availability of instructors and sponsors.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at parks@cityofkyle.com

This program is only possible to with the funds raised at our Hooked on Fishing Adult Spring Fishing Contest. Thank you to our gold sponsors for 2021:

Cabela's-Buda

Texas Parks & Wildlife

 

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