In addition to enjoying a free day of fishing, the kids who turned out for Saturday’s event had an opportunity to participate in around 30 different educational classes that were held throughout the day. Youth fishing tags were distributed to 1,265 youngsters during the park’s annual fall Kids’ Fishing Day event. Since I came from Roaring River and I knew about Kids’ Fishing Day, I suggested the group attend the event. After enjoying supper at the Roaring River Restaurant, the kids retired to Camp Smokey to rest for Kids’ Fishing Day. In addition to a free trout fishing tag, the UPOP group and other kids who visited the park on Saturday were awarded an assortment of prizes, including Roaring River fishing caps that were donated by Jim Rogers Concessions. Trophies and $50 savings bonds were awarded to several young anglers who landed big fish during the Kids’ Fishing Day event. read more

