GOOSE ISLAND YOUTH BANK FISHING CLASSIC

Get ready to cast a line at the 1st Annual Goose Island Youth Bank Fishing Classic on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Goose Island County Park and Campground. La Crosse County Parks Manager Jaime Rupple joined the Morning Buzz to tell us the info:

What to expect:
– Free catch-and-release fishing tournament
– Open to the first 99 youth (17 & under)
– Prizes for the first 99 registered fish — not based on size, so every catch counts
– Food Trucks
– 1/2 Off Goosey Golf
– Fishing demonstrations from Kids and Mentors Outdoors and Coulee Region Trout Unlimited
– Fishing gear available for kids who don’t have their own

Whether it’s your first fish or your hundredth, this event is all about getting outside, learning new skills, and enjoying a day on the water.

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Event partners and sponsors include the County of La Crosse, Flyway Fence Company, Auto & Toy Trader, Edward Jones of West Salem, Kids and Mentors Outdoors (KAMO), and Coulee Region Trout Unlimited. Due to their participation the event will feature “How to Fish” demonstrations held by Kids and Mentors Outdoors (KAMO), fly fishing and fly-tying demonstrations held by Coulee Region Trout Unlimited, fishing gear provided by various volunteers and organizations for use during the event, for those who don’t own their own fishing rod and tackle.

**Parent or guardian must be present!**