Gavin Bird proudly shows off a fish he caught Saturday during Take a Kid Fishing. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
Edgewater Park was packed with over 550 people Saturday for Take a Kid Fishing. Anyone 16 and over could bring a child 15 or younger fishing without a license for the day. The event was sponsored by the Fountain Lake Sportsman’s Club. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
Ziren Han went fishing with his family Saturday, and managed to snag a small catfish. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
Tyesha Johnson, left, and Maleah Franksain eagerly watch Franksain’s bobber during Take a Kid Fishing. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
Larry, left, and Brian Solberg try to catch some fish during Take a Kid Fishing. The Fountain Lake Sportsmen’s Club held the annual event Saturday at Edgewater Park. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
Ryan Sabinish, right, takes daughter Ryleigh to a good fishing spot Saturday at Edgewater Park. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
Jersie Olson sits in her grandfather Alan Christensen’s lap as she tries to catch some fish Saturday. Olson came all the way from Winona to take part of the Christensen family tradition of going to Take a Kid Fishing. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
Gavin Bird reaches into a bucket to hold the fish that he caught during Take a Kid Fishing. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Le
Brandon Riskedahl baits his hook Saturday during Take a Kid Fishing. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
The clouds can’t deter Laila Nasby, who watches her bobber for fish. – Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune