UPDATE: The well-being of our staff, anglers and Kids Can Catch participants is our top priority. As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, please understand our regularly scheduled events may change. To stay informed continue to check our website and social media posts for possible event changes and cancellations. We are happy to hear about your fishing adventures and are even happier when you continue to follow all public health guidelines. Please keep fishing friendly and safe for everyone to enjoy.

What is Kids Can Catch?

Each year, multiple Kids Can Catch events are held across the province. Volunteers are on-hand to help teach new anglers the proper ways to bait a hook, where to drop a line, and what to do once a fish has been caught.

How can I participate?

We list all upcoming events across the province. Click on the event listing you are interested in to register (some are drop-in events). Check back regularly and follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updated event listings.

Host a Kids Can Catch event in your community!

Kids Can Catch is a province-wide program in which ACA teams up with community and corporate partners. The events are meant to promote proper care of fish, as well as family fun. ACA has a Tackle Box of tools and resources to help you plan and promote your event. Contact Ken Kranrod at 780-410-1989 or ken.kranrod@ab-conservation.com for details.

Become an Event Sponsor

Interested in helping make Kids Can Catch a success in the communities where you do business? There are many ways to get involved from employee volunteering to sponsorship. Contact Ken Kranrod at 780-410-1989 or ken.kranrod@ab-conservation.com.

Special thank you to Dow Chemical Canada.

“Dow supports the Kids Can Catch Program because it is part of our on-going commitment to sustainability,” said Jess MacDonald, Dow Canada Site Public Affairs Manager. “Two of Dow’s 2025 Sustainability Goals are Valuing Nature and Engaging for Impact in our Communities. Kids Can Catch helps us achieve these goals. Each year Dow employees volunteer at the Fort Saskatchewan and Lacombe events and are proud to be promoting conservation in communities where we all work, live, and play.”

Thank you to Dow and all event organizers, partners, and volunteers for helping kids and their families get out fishing.

2020 Completed Events