05/26/2026
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🎣 CASTING WITH KIDS 2026🎣
A Free Fishing Tournament Full of Fun, Learning & Adventure!
PLEASE SHARE AND BRING A KID OR A CAR LOAD OF KIDZ :)
The Kent Rose Foundation, in partnership with the incredible Casting for Kids organization, is proud to once again support the nation’s largest free kids fishing tournament - happening June 5th & 6th at Paintsville Lake State Park Marina!
What’s Included for Every Kid:
(Thanks to a long list of incredible sponsors. See Casting for Kids page for a complete list)
🎣 Rod & Reel
👕 T-Shirt
🪣 Bucket
🐟 Bait
🏰 Inflatables
🍔 Food
🏆 Prizes
🗓️ June 5 – Special Needs Day
🗓️ June 6 – All-Inclusive Day
🐠 Mobile Aquarium – “Life Below the Waterline”
A 2,200-gallon traveling freshwater tank from the Foundation for Ohio River Education at Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)), filled with Paintsville Lake fish for kids to observe and learn from — all fish are returned safely to the water after the event!
🔬Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Mobile Science Trailer
Hands-on science fun and a special project just for kids!
🦉 Outdoor/Nature Education
🎡 Sensory Playground (June 5th only!) Sponsored by Floyd County Tourism. A specially designed sensory-friendly play area for our special needs day. In addition we will have adaptive devices to help kids have the best fishing experience possible.
📍 Tournament Details & Registration Info: https://www.facebook.com/castingforkids
💙 We are beyond grateful to the Casting for Kids team for letting the Kent Rose Foundation be part of this unforgettable event. Let’s come together and make memories on the water -we can’t wait to see all the smiling faces!
