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'Free Fishing Day' at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge is Sept. 26

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Courtesy-Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Seymour presents its annual “Take A Kid Fishing Day” on Saturday, September 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's free fishing and more for the entire family, hosted by the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society friends group in conjunction with Indiana’s Fall Free Fishing Day.

The fun includes a Kids Fishing Contest for those 15 and under at Discovery Pond, with trophies and cash prizes for the biggest fish winners. Free live bait and fishing poles to borrow will be provided. The Refuge Visitor Center is planning a kids' casting contest with more prizes.

Children can enter to win a fishing pole, and all attendees can enjoy a complimentary grilled hot dog lunch.   

The Refuge also reminds you that the annual “Log Cabin Day” festival is coming up on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the historic Myers Cabin. Experience how life was in the late 1880s with live old-time music, pioneer demonstrations, children’s activities, a free ham and bean lunch, and more.   

Find more information about these events and the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society on Facebook or visit Muscatatuck.org.

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