C.A.S.T. for Kids – Los Vaqueros Reservoir (CA)

This is a C.A.S.T. for Kids event designed to provide children with disabilities, ages 5 – 17, the opportunity to enjoy a quality outdoor recreational experience through the sport of fishing. Take to the water with C.A.S.T. for an unforgettable morning of fishing and boating!

CAST Covid-19 Event Policy and Procedures

The CAST for Kids Foundation will be holding all 2020 events in compliance with CDC, National, State and local guidelines for Covid-19.  We will be following these guidelines for the safety, health and well-being of our participants, families, volunteers and staff.  If we can hold an event according to state guidelines, as states phase in their re-opening, we will. However, our events may look different than they have in the past. Lunch and awards may be broken into separate groups to enhance social distancing. At a minimum, we will be implementing 6’ social distancing guidelines and the use of protective measures like masks and hand sanitizers.  We are confident we have figured out how to provide a safe, relaxing, fun environment for everyone to enjoy at CAST for Kids events in 2020! However, it will be impossible to guarantee the safety of all CAST participants and volunteers. Please consider each of your individual risks associated with the Covid-19 pandemic when making your decision to attend any CAST event.

Video From A Memorable C.A.S.T. for Kids Moment

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Thanks To Our Event Sponsors

Contra Costa Water District, Workday anglers Club,  Lews, Flambeau

Read About Past Events

Mild weather, still waters and great fishing at the Los Vaqueros Marina welcomed 21 students with special needs and their families to the District’s 9^th annual Catch a Special Thrill Fishing Day (C.A.S.T) this past Saturday for a day of fishing and friendship.

In total, more than 80 people enjoyed the wonderful event that was sponsored by a local fishing club, the Angry Anglers, along with The Lesher Foundation, Project Junk, and others. As they’ve done in previous years, the Angry Anglers were not only the main sponsor and the largest body of help with over 15 volunteers, but they also provided lunch for all attendees. Speaking of lending a helping hand, this year marked a new high with over 40 volunteers, predominantly fishing experts and families in the District’s service area who came out and showed support for the participants and their families.

But C.A.S.T. is more than just good food and generous volunteers, it’s about camaraderie and casting a line.

“We absolutely love the event, we get to spend time with awesome kids and teach them about something we love; and honestly, there’s nothing better than seeing these kids having fun and enjoying the experience,” Joe Perez, founder of the Angry Anglers, said.

Each student and their family members were accompanied by an experienced angler who took them boat- or shore-fishing, and this year, nearly all students had the excitement of reeling one in, as LVRC planted 3,000 pounds of trout at the marina several days prior—one student managed to catch three strippers and another, a 6-pound catfish.

Along with the Anglers, additional experienced fisherman volunteered for the day, as did several District employees, including Jim Freschi and Donella Smigiel-Amdahl. We’d also like to thank Donella and the Tri Valley Quarter Midgets Association, a local auto racing club for their generous donations to next year’s C.A.S.T event.

If you’re interested in volunteering at next year’s event, please email WaterEducation@ccwater.com.