If you and your children love to fish, this event is for you. The 2017 Take-A-Kid Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 17th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Herman’s Fish Lake which is located off Hwy. 10, on 1954 Grandview Drive, Newton. The public is invited to enjoy this family day of fun and fishing.
The event, sponsored by the Newton Parks and Recreation Department, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Herman’s Fish Lake, and Piedmont Bait & Tackle in Newton is open to all children ages 3–17. Any child age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to be eligible to participate.
Prizes will be awarded for “largest fish,” “most fish,” and “smallest fish”. Prize drawings will also be held every 15 minutes. Children must bring their own rod and reel. The public is invited to enjoy this family day of fun and fishing.
Participants can pre-register at the Newton Recreation Department or at Herman's Fish Lake the morning of the event by 8:30am. For more information, contact the Newton Recreation Department at (828) 695-4317.
