RICHMOND, Ky. — Families looking for a free, outdoor weekend activity can take part in the 2026 Kids Fishing Derby at Lake Reba Park in Richmond on Saturday, June 6.
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 6
⏰ Time:8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
🚪 Registration: Gates open precisely at 8:00 a.m. (on-site)
📍 Location: Lake Reba Park Boat Dock, 274 Lake Reba Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
👧🧒 Eligibility: Children ages 16 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
💲 Cost: Free
🎣 Gear: Bring your own fishing equipment (bait provided free on-site)
🎁 Community Partners and Prize Giveaways
Promotional prize giveaways are planned throughout the two-hour morning window. Richmond Parks and Recreation lists the derby as an annual fixture designed to introduce area youth to outdoor recreation and conservation practices in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Public calendar logs show that the Madison County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) and Operation UNITE are providing extensive operational support for the event in direct partnership with Richmond Parks and Recreation.
🧴 Preparation and Free Fishing Weekend Rules
Lake Reba Park is situated at 274 Lake Reba Drive in Richmond. Because the fishing boundaries are localized around the active boat dock area, families should plan to arrive early to secure parking and complete the child check-in process before lines are cast.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring folding chairs, sunscreen, hydration, and a small bag for personal items. Since children must supply their own functional fishing gear, families should inspect rods, reels, lines, and basic tackle hooks prior to arriving at the park.
The event falls directly during Kentucky’s statewide Free Fishing Weekend, running June 6 to 7. During this designated weekend, Kentucky residents and out-of-state visitors may legally fish any public waters without purchasing a license or a trout permit, though all other traditional size, gear, and creel harvest regulations remain strictly in effect.
Families seeking further logistical information can contact Richmond Parks and Recreation directly at 859-623-8753 or via email at parksandrec@richmondky.gov.
✅ Event Logistics
📍 Location: Lake Reba Park Boat Dock, 274 Lake Reba Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
🗓 Schedule: Saturday, June 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.)
👧🧒 Eligibility: Youth ages 16 and under accompanied by an adult
🎣 Requirements: Bring your own rods and reels. Bait is provided on-site.
🔗 Richmond Parks Event Portal:
https://richmondky.gov/business_detail_T14_R144.php
🔗 Madison County Awareness Listing:
https://madisoncountyky.gov/mc-events/free-kids-fishing-derby-2/?mc_id=574
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