Take a Kid Fishing Day - Myrtle Beach State Park

PARENTS: DO NOT REGISTER YOURSELF. ONLY REGISTER CHILDREN!!!!!!

THIS IS A CATCH AND RELEASE EVENT ONLY!!

Join SCDNR & partnered Horry County Fishing Piers for the annual Take a Kid Fishing Day. This event will take place over different piers and children over the age of 3 plus 1 adult will get to fish for free! Raffle tickets will be included. Participating children must RSVP to attend.

This year, we will be drawing for a saltwater lifetime license, however, the winner must be a resident of South Carolina.

Details are below:

• What to bring:

-Bring fishing rods & tackle if you have it. Each site will have some rods to rent to kids (free of charge), but won't have enough for everyone. If the adult is going to fish, they must bring their own gear. All bait will be provided.

-Check the weather report and dress appropriately as you will be outside. Other items to consider bringing include a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, bug spray and a reusable water bottle.

• Weather: Events are held rain or shine unless hazardous weather occurs.

• Costs: Free admission on the pier for all participating families.

• Location details: Myrtle Beach State Park Pier

• Parking: Please park in the parking lot outside of the fishing pier.. You'll check in on the fishing pier.

• No smoking on the pier; this is a catch and release event only.