Take a Kid Fishing 2012

At the Groynes Picnic Grounds. A free kids' fishing day, all young anglers welcome

Adults may assist but not permitted to fish.

Lady Isaac has donated hundreds of salmon that will be released into the lakes at the Groynes. Bring all the family and enjoy a fun kids' fishing day. It’s free for all children, including the fishing licence for the day. Only trout fishing tackle permitted. (No surf or salmon equipment).

9am-1pm:
Children 12 years and under. Limited loan rods & bait available for the morning. Skilled anglers from fishing clubs are there to help at all four lakes. One lake is reserved for children 8 years & under, where an expert angler will supply tackle and assist for a limited time on a one to one basis.

1pm-7pm:
All kids 17 years and under are permitted to fish. Own fishing tackle is required. Caravans on site food & drink can be purchased.

Learn how to cook your catch:
Phil Keen, our “Take a Kid Fishing Executive Chef”, demonstrating filleting & cooking salmon - 10am-1pm.

It’s on wet or fine. Run by the “Kids Fishing Charitable Trust”.

Inquiries to Dave Denton ph. 03 3182762, email dmdenton@xtra.co.nz.