Professional angler teaches a kid to fish at annual Kids Fish Free Day. Image courtesy of the Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

NORRIS, TN — Children can experience outdoor water adventure on Saturday, June 7 at the Miller Island boat access in Norris, TN. They will have an opportunity to try out fishing, tie flies, and ride in boats at this year’s Kids Fish Free Day sponsored by the Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU).

Since June 7 coincides with the statewide Tennessee Free Fishing Day, so no fishing licenses are required. The Tennessee Valley Authority and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency are cooperating with TU for the event.

Everything is free and everyone is invited to participate. Activities will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include lessons in bait fishing, spin fishing and fly fishing, plus fly tying and boat rides. Equipment will be available for loan to children who don’t have any.

Miller Island access is on River Road just off Highway 441 in Norris. To get there from I-75, take Clinton/Norris Exit 122 and turn east; pass the Museum of Appalachia and turn left on Highway 441 toward Norris Dam; just past Island Home Baptist Church, turn left on River Road; drive about a quarter-mile and take the first right into the parking lot.

For more information about Kids Fish Free Day, or about the Clinch River Chapter TU, contact the president, Dick Geiger, at geiger3892@gmail.com or (865) 599-2604.