Department of Parks Partners With Trout Unlimited Potomac-Patuxent Chapter for Annual Kids Fishing Day in the Park, May 5

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.