Thank you for introducing kids to fishing!

Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and participants who made the 2024 Chick Clark Kids' Fishing Program a tremendous success.

Please check back in February for information about the 2025 event.

History

The annual Chick Clark Kids' Fishing Program began in 2003.

This event is hosted by the City of Longmont’s Parks & Natural Resources division and the nonprofit Kids' Fishing, Inc., with assistance from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District, Trout Unlimited, Bennett's Bait & Tackle Shop of Berthoud, Longmont Foundation and Longmont Breakfast Optimists. The event is funded through private donations by Longmont businesses and numerous anonymous citizen donations.

Izaak Walton Pond is managed year-round for youth fishing only, ages 15 and younger. Chick Clark Kids’ Fishing Program is sponsored by private citizens, local businesses, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Longmont.

General Fishing Information

Izaak Walton Nature Area is home to a 15.7 acre pond, which is managed as a recreational fishery for the exclusive use of kids. Adults are encouraged to help kids fish, but must preserve this special spot for the youth.

Naturally reproducing fish contained in the pond include: Large-mouth Bass, Black Crappie, Black Bullheads, Blue-gills, Green Sunfish and Carp. The program stocks catchable rainbow trout in the spring and catchable channel catfish in the early summer.

Kids may use live bait and keep the fish they catch up to the state limit set for each species. The pond is open for fishing during the day only.

Izaak Walton Pond Fishing Program Rules

• Only kids 15 years or younger are allowed to fish in the pond.
• Kids 15 years and younger do not need a state fishing license and may take a full daily bag limit.
• Anglers must comply with all applicable Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations.
• All persons present in the park must comply with City of Longmont rules and regulations.
• Live bait is allowed.
• Minimum size and possession limits for species kept must comply with Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations.
• Anglers are encouraged to consider others and only take those fish they will consume within the week.
• Parents are encouraged to accompany and assist kids fishing, but should not actively engage in fishing.
• All parents are responsible and must exercise caution and maintain the safe conduct of their kids while fishing.