Iowa Big Bass Fisher

14th Annual Youth Fishing Derby Pre-registration is at Bacon Creek General Store May 1st – 15th
Children ages 4-12, must preregister for the event, which is being held at Bacon Creek Park on Saturday, June 5. Registration forms are available at Long John Silvers/A&W Restaurant, 4420 Sergeant Road, and the Bacon Creek Country Store, 2520 Gordon [...]

The Hy-Vee Fishing Derby is a fun, free event that is open to the public. With an anticipated visitor attendance of more than 30,000 people, it provides children up to the age of 15 the chance to fish and win prizes.
Funds raised go directly toward Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa’s mentoring programs. The [...]

Mariposa Conservation Park
7286 N. 67th Ave. E.
Kellogg, IA 50135
(641) 526-3172
July 22 Cane Pole Fishing: Make your own cane fishing pole and then give it a try, just like Huckleberry Finn.
July 23 Lure Making: Create your own lure and then try it out first hand. Maybe you will create the next best bass lure.
July 24 Fish [...]

The Des Moines Park and Recreation Department is offering free family fishing programs this summer. For details call Heath Decker at 351-7393
A skills clinic for ages 12 and younger begins Monday at area wading pools. The clinics will teach proper casting and knot tying. Equipment will be provided. Drop-in clinics run from 1 to 3 [...]

Conservation Education Center‎  – 2473 160th Rd, Guthrie Center, IA‎ – 641-755-3061
Guthrie County Conservation will conduct an Outdoor Adventures Kamp July 31-August 1 at Springbrook Conservation Education Center.
The Kamp is geared for a parent to bring their child, ages 10-14, and spend quality time together doing outdoor activities and learning more about Iowa’s outdoor diversity.
During [...]

I found some events that could be a great way to have a good time with the family or to introduce your children to fishing.
Nature Friends presents Fishing at Easter Lake
Tuesday Jul 14th, 2009 6:30pm -7:30pm – Ages: Preschoolers – $7
2830 Easter Lake Drive
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 285-7612
Explore a different nature topic each evening through [...]