​Jackson County Parks + Rec presents 40th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby May 6th

     Kids are invited to show off their angling skills at Jackson County Parks + Rec’s 40th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 6 at 9200 Beach Road, Lake Jacomo in Fleming Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The contest will run from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., with awards to follow.
     This FREE, fun-filled family event is open to kids ages 15 years old and under and includes a casting clinic and fishing contest. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for the top three largest fish by weight in each age category, the smallest fish overall and the most fish caught overall.
All children must be accompanied by an adult and should bring bait, a bucket to hold their catch and a fishing pole. The first 250 kids to register will receive a FREE fishing pole courtesy of Pure Fishing, but those poles will not be assembled.
     Lake Jacomo in Fleming Park is located at 9200 Beach Road, Lees Summit MO 64081, opposite the Jacomo campground.