Trout, no problem: Families cast lines, make memories at McKay Park | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Families turned McKay Park Lake in Jefferson City into a community outing on Saturday during the third annual Kids Trout Fishing Day, even though the planned rainbow trout didn’t show up. Event organizers said recent weather and water temperatures kept the fish away. The Capital City Fly Fishers coordinator, Greg Curtin, said the activity was already scheduled, so participants fished for alternatives such as sunfish, bass and catfish, while volunteers helped kids cast lines, untangle rigs and learn fly-fishing basics. The event was co-sponsored by the Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust, the Capital City Fly Fishers and JC Parks. The first 100 children received giveaway items, and organizers focused on building outdoors skills and memories for families.