C.A.S.T. for Kids – Walker County Lake

Join Us!

This is a C.A.S.T. for Kids event designed to provide children with special needs, ages 6-18, the opportunity to enjoy a quality outdoor recreational experience through the sport of fishing. Join us for an unforgettable morning of fishing and celebrating amazing children! Choose how you’d like to register.

What to Expect at a C.A.S.T. Event

C.A.S.T. for Kids events are designed for children with special needs from ages 6-18. Events are free for children to attend, and all children leave with their very own fishing equipment! Children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian for the ENTIRE event.

Upon arrival, please check in at the event registration table. You and your child will be paired with a volunteer for approximately 2-3 hours of fishing. The fishing is followed by lunch for everyone and an awards ceremony for the children. A day of joy and celebration for all!

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Contact the event coordinator with any questions or to see if a child out of the suggested age limit can participate. Once registered, event details will be sent to you via email and text within two weeks prior to the event day.

We look forward to fishing with you!

Event Details

Event Date:
Start Time: 9:00 am
Event Type: Shore

Event Coordinator:

Jeff Barnes
walkercountylake@castforkids.org
(256) 310-4323
Bobby Hand
walkercountylake@castforkids.org
(205) 385-2211

Event Address

Walker County Lake
4227 Walker County Lake Road
Jasper, AL 35501

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Volunteer Information

Anyone with a heart to serve children with special needs is invited to volunteer! Fishing experience is not required. On average, volunteers serve 6 hours the day of the event. Shore Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and organization, registration and sign-in process, photo process, fishing with children, preparing for and serving lunch, celebrating the children, clean up and more.

Registration is required. All volunteers 13-17 years of age must have a registration form completed by parent/guardian.  Our 13–15 year-old volunteers must have either a parent or guardian on site. We ask that all volunteers’ children aged 12 and under stay at home so that our volunteers can give their undivided attention to our event participants.

Contact the event coordinator with any questions. Once registered, event details will be sent to you via email and text within two weeks prior to the event day. We look forward to serving with you!

Donate Today

Your financial support provides opportunities for children with special needs and their families to experience a day of fishing and brings a community together. Local donations along with the Foundation’s financial support provide everything needed for this special experience. We would love for you to get involved and see the impact your financial gift makes. Volunteers are needed at every C.A.S.T. for Kids event, and although we do this for the children, often we are the ones who experience the greatest joy!

“I enjoyed getting to see the kids light up when they caught a fish. It was truly an amazing experience and I would highly recommend this event to anyone. Being able to interact with the kids on a one-to-one basis was an awesome experience. They were all full of joy and excitement throughout the whole day! I will definitely volunteer for this event every year and bring friends with me to do so!” - Shore Volunteer, Walker County Lake

Walker County Lake participants
Walker County Lake participants
Walker County Lake group photo
three participants showing off fish at Walker County Lake

Event Sponsors

We sincerely thank all our sponsors who make this C.A.S.T. for Kids event possible!

Funded in part by a grant from the Larry Drummond Family Fund – a Component Fund of the Walker Area Community Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Jasper, Walker County Farmers Federation, High Point Furniture, Alabama Power, Five Loaves, Spire, American Sportfish Hatchery, Woodmen Life, Brooks Insurance Group, C.A.R.S. Central Alabama Rodders Society, Era Real Estate, Byars Realty, Carl Cannon – Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Lavish Boutique, Niki’s West, Daily Mountain Eagle, Warehouse 3Nineteen, Norris Plumbing & Gas, Pats Archery & Outdoors, Manchester Auto Parts, Black Rock Jasper, Ridgeview Ridgewood Health Services, Son’s, Southern Tire Mart, Regional Paramedical Services – Alabama, Marks Automotive, Synovus, Adventurous Beginnings Inc., Alfa Insurance – Wes Farmer, Drummond Company, Inc., Take Me Outdoors, Tri County Air Systems Inc., Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Lake League, Greg Williams, Logans General Store, Jasper Discount Auto Parts, Wesley Eye Care
“I think this is something wonderful for these children. This is something they will remember and look forward to.” - Parent of Participant, Walker County Lake

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