The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is planning ways to include people with disabilities in outdoor activities. One way to accomplish this is through a fishing day designed specifically for both children and adults with disabilities.
What Is This?
MDC is hosting a catch-and-release fishing day for those with disabilities. Participants will learn how to bait a hook, cast, take the fish off the hook. Meanwhile, all fishing equipment and bait will be provided, as well as some adaptive equipment that will enable users to secure fishing poles to wheelchairs. MDC volunteers will be on hand to help teach and assist.
Participants are welcome to come early or stay after the fishing event and bring snacks or lunch for a picnic by the lake.
Who Can Participate?
This is arranged for both children and adults who have disabilities. The event is open to persons ages seven and up with disabilities of all types. No fishing permits are required.
Where Is This?
This event takes place at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles. It is located at 2360 Highway D, about two miles west of Highway 94.
When Is This?
This occurs on Saturday, May 3, 2025, between 10:00 am and noon.
Reservation
Advanced registration is necessary through the Recreation Council by email at SFleming@recreationcouncil.org, or by calling 314-726-6044. Program participants should also provide an email address to receive directions to the lakes and a working cell phone number in case of cancellation due to weather.
