CODY- Youth and families are invited to the annual Cody Kids Fishing Day event Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beck Lake Recreation Area in Cody. Kids 14 and under can register beginning at 8 a.m. at the entrance to the recreation area from 14th Street.
The event is free of charge and the entire family is encouraged to attend. Children and their families will have the opportunity to catch yellow perch, cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout. Assistance will be available for beginner anglers. To learn more about fishing at Beck Lake Recreation Area, check out this video.
The first 350 kids ages 14 and under who register will receive a free fishing pole and gift bag. Fishing derby prizes will be awarded at 1 p.m., and includes a grand prize of a stand-up paddleboard. Also, lucky participants who catch a tagged fish will win a free lifetime conservation stamp. Participants must be present to win.
A free hotdog lunch will be provided courtesy of the Cody Optimists from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Participants should bring their own poles; bait and some fishing poles and gear will be provided. As Wyoming’s weather can be unpredictable, everyone should dress warmly and be prepared for potential weather.
Kids fishing day events are held across Wyoming in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week. Saturday is also Free Fishing Day across the state of Wyoming. Anyone may fish without a fishing license or conservation stamp on free fishing day, Saturday June 7, 2025. All limits and other fishing regulations apply.
The event is hosted by Cody Optimists Club, East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Shoshone National Forest and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Sponsors include Albertsons, Big Horn Radio Network, Cody Enterprise, Cody Rec Center, Darita Enterprises, Park County Fire District #2, First Bank, Frito-Lay, Fremont Motors, Gerald Jeter Agency-Farmers Insurance, Goodyear Printing, Keebler, Meeteetse Messenger, Park County Recreation District, Powell Tribune, Quality Brands of Cody, Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, Shoshone Recreation District, Walmart, Wheat Montana, Whitlock Motors, Wyoming Outdoorsmen and Zebco Family Fishing Program.
Photo caption: A volunteer with the East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited assists a participate of last year's Kids Fishing Day bait a hook.
