Kids 4 to 15 can enjoy a day of fishing fun and learn the basics of angling at the Cleveland Metroparks Fishing Derby May 18 at Wallace Lake in Berea.
Anglers aged 4 to 8 will fish from 9 a.m. to noon, with 9- to 15-year-olds getting their chance from 1-4 p.m.
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Each session includes some basic fishing techniques and fishing derby contests.
Kids can also learn how to cast and test their skills at the casting challenge area. There will be plenty of free coaching and fishing guidance from seasoned anglers, too.
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Prizes will be awarded in each session for the largest trout, largest other fish caught, smallest fish caught and best cast at the casting challenge.
Live bait will be provided, along with free informational material. Loaner fishing equipment is available for children who do not have their own, while supplies last.
Participants should bring tackle, as well as a cooler and ice to store their "catch of the day."
Register the day of the event.
Wallace Lake is off Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation in Berea. Due to the West Bridge construction over Valley Parkway, follow the detour signs. From I-71/Bagley Road exit, head west on Bagley Road, and cross Front Street, turn left onto Prospect/Rt. 237, and turn left onto South Quarry Lane, turn left onto Valley Parkway to Wallace Lake.
For more information, call 216-206-1010 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.
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