Skip to content
Home / Oakland County / Farmington / Kids Fishing Day at Founders Fishing Pier

Kids Fishing Day at Founders Fishing Pier

The Farmington Hills Nature Center and the Farmington Area Optimists Club are hosting Kids Fishing Day with four hour long sessions starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Founders Fishing
Pier located at the pond in Founders Sports Park at 35500 W. Eight Mile Road.

Children ages 4 to 16, along with their parents, grandparents, or friends, are invited to share in the fun of catch and release fishing. All supplies needed for a safe and successful experience will be provided including a high-quality fishing rod and reel, stocked tackle box, live bait, and how-to videos.

Sessions run from 9 to 10 a.m.; 10 to 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 12 to 1 p.m. Pre-registered families may choose the time for curbside pickup of supplies in the Founders Sports Park Ice Arena parking lot. Participants are then welcome to head out to a list of suggested local fishing spots or join the volunteers at the Founders Fishing Pier for instructions and
fishing practice.

The fee to participate is $20 per person for residents/$25 for non-residents. Dress for the weather and bring a hat, sunglasses, and water bottle. Adult supervision is mandatory at all times. Pre-registration is required at City of Farmington Hills – Activity Search (myvscloud.com).


For additional details, call the Nature Center at 248-473-1870 or email asmith@fhgov.com.

Julie McKeeman
Author: Julie McKeeman

Julie is first and foremost a mom of two amazing kiddos, Elliott and Bennett. She is an elementary school librarian whose passion is to create safe spaces for all children.