MDC invites the public to a free fishing day June 6 in Columbia

MDC invites the public to a free fishing
day June 6 in Columbia.

Participants of all ages are welcome.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites participants of all ages to a free fishing day in Columbia. This event will be on June 6 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia.

Fishing poles, tackle, bait, and instruction will be available for participants free of charge, and registration for this event is not required. Participants will not need a fishing permit to enjoy this event, but MDC asks that all children under the age of 15 are always accompanied by an adult.

Questions about this event can be sent to Huston Spellman at Huston.spellman@mdc.mo.gov. Stephens Lake Park is located at 2001 E. Broadway in Columbia.

MDC’s Little Dixie Lake CA boat rentals now available

Boats rent for $5 a day and are available until October 15.

COLUMBIA, Mo.—Pack up your tackle and head over to Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area. Row boats are now available to rent for use in the 205-acre Little Dixie Lake. Boats cost $5 for the day and payments are made via an honor system at the boat ramp. Only boats and oars are provided; all other boating equipment must be supplied by the user. Rental row boats are available until October 15.

 “Whether you want to enjoy a lazy day on the lake or you want to wet a line,  it’s an opportunity to help people discover nature and enjoy their local Conservation Area,” said MDC Wildlife Biologist Tim James. “Fish found in Little Dixie Lake include bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish.”

The lake is part of Little Dixie Lake CA, a 733-acre area that offers hunting, fishing, hiking, birding, and other outdoor opportunities. Little Dixie Lake CA is located in Callaway County.  The main parking area is off Route RA near the junction with Route J in Millersburg.To learn more about the area, visit mdc.mo.gov.