Take a Kid Fishing

We want to thank you for your interest in the Take a Kid Fishing event, this event is for kids aged 10-14. Please use the following form to sign up you child. There are 2 participant limits per boat and boat operators vary from year to year. We cannot guarantee that you will fish with a specific boat operator.

If you are interested in donating to this event, please see the bottom of our donation page for ways to donate.

New start times

July 15, 2026
Boat Operator Breakfast 7:30 AM
Registration: 7:00 AM
Estimated start time: 9:30AM-1:30PM with lunch after

If you would like to sign up & help for one of our events, click the following button:

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Use the following Form to sign up for the Take a Kid Fishing

Please leave this field empty.

Child's Name (required)

Child's Gender

Child's Age (required)

Address (required)

City (required)

State (required)

Zip Code (required)

Phone Number (required)

Your Email (required)

Parent/Guardian Name (required)

Does your child require any medications, special needs or special requests we need to know about?

If yes, what are they?

Has your child fished before?

Has your child ever caught a fish?

Has your child participated in this event in the past?

I understand my child will be wearing a PFD during the entire fishing time

I understand that there is a limit of 2 participants per boat. If you need to cancel, call, text or email Cathy at least 4 days before the event. We have been averaging 15 no shows with registrants, which affects 7 boat operators.

By submitting this form, I as the parent or legal guardian of this applicant, certify that said child has permission to attend and participate in the “Let’s Take a Kid Fishing”. I have read the rules set forth for my child and agree by them. By signing this form, I hereby waive and release the event committee, participants, hosts, sponsors and all other officials or parties involved in the event from any and all claims and/or damages incurred in connection with this event. I also hereby grant the unconditional right to use the name, voice and photographs of my child in connection with any of the articles, press releases, official event website, event Facebook page, guide websites, and audio/video productions.

The Lake Vermilion Guides League

The Lake Vermilion Guides League (LVGL) was formed in 2006 and was registered with the State of Minnesota as a corporation. In January 2015 the Internal Revenue Service issued a letter designating the LVGL as a tax exempt charitable 501 (c) (3) organization. The LVGL is organized under a set of bylaws, articles of incorporation and a code of ethics. Our mission is: “To foster the development and promotion of fishing and associated activities by providing the means for education, preservation and conservation of those natural resources that are important to fishing and to the enhancement of fellowship and camaraderie among fishermen and women.” Shortly after its formation the VGL recognized that fishing in Minnesota is a core value. The LVGL decided that they could provide an opportunity to expose youth to the outdoor activity of angling as well somehow show our Veterans a new venue of appreciation. The Take a Kid Fishing days summer event has entertained and educated over 1000 youth in its first ten years. At the same time over 600 Veterans have enjoyed a day on the water catching a few fish and sharing stories with comrades. The LVGL has also assisted local schools with an Ice fishing event that has become another enjoyable day.

These events, not only provide wonderful experiences for our youth and veterans but also showcases the beauty of Lake Vermilion. The LVGL also demonstrates how important this resource is to our area and to all of Minnesota by educating event goers about invasive species and the importance of preserving the lake and the resources that abound in Lake Vermilion. These important and fun days are only made possible by the generous donations of both time and money by businesses and individuals. All of these events take many hours of preparation and organization. If you would like to volunteer or make a tax deductible donation to help with these events: You can contact us by mail, email or phone.

Address:
Lake Vermilion Guides League
PO Box 748
Tower, MN 55790
Email: info@lakevermilionguidesleague.com
Phone: 218-666-6054
Thank you and we will “see you on the water”