Guide To Taking Kids Fishing In Missouri

Ideas and locations to take kids fishing in MO.

Fishing and the great outdoors offers kids an alternative to many influences they encounter in their busy lives today. A single fishing trip could be the turning point in a young life, and we encourage you to invest the time in Missouri kids. The rewards are endless and it takes so little effort.

Places in Missouri to take kids fishing

Consider these small lakes, ponds, creeks and urban fishing locations as places to take a kid fishing in the Show Me State.

Branson
- Table Rock State Park

Clifton Hill
- Thomas Hill Reservoir

Kansas City
- Alex George Park
- Chaumiere Park
- Fleming Park
- Lake of the Woods
- Penn Valley Park
- Swope Park

Saint Louis
- Bee Tree Park
- Benton Park
- Carondelet Park
- Creve Coeur Park
- Fairground Park
- Forest Park
- Hyde Park
- Lafayette Park
- New Ballwin Park
- Queeny Park
- Spanish Lake Park
- Suson Park
- Tilles Park

Top 3 tips for taking kids fishing in MO

1. Make sure that the goal is to have fun. Catching fish is a bonus.

2. Keep it simple. Simple tackle, techniques and locations.

3. Keep the focus on the kids. Be a hero by helping them enjoy the day.

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Kids Fishing Video

Kids Fishing Photos

Kids, fishing and smiles naturally go together. Take a kid fishing and you just might change the course of their life. Then take pictures and send us one of them holding their prized catch. We will happily post it here.

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Kids fishing locations and information, by state.