Family Fishing Day will be Sunday, May 24 at Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence, Iowa. The campus will allow fishing on Swan Lake to guests as part of their regular paid museum admission. Annual or lifetime members of Heartland Acres will be allowed to fish at no extra charge.
The popularity of the Family Fishing Day continues to grow. Fishing will run from noon to 4:00 PM on the second Sunday of the month starting May 24 and will run through August 9. Wristbands to fish Swan Lake will be available at the admission desk in the museum.
Dates to fish Swan Lake for 2015 will be:
May 24
June 14
July 12
August 9
Swan Lake is approximately four acres and holds a variety of fish including Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill and Bass. For these events, anglers will be allowed to “catch and keep” all Crappie, Large Mouth Bass, and Bluegill. All other fish are to be catch and release.
Fishing will be allowed from the shore only. Anglers are to bring their own gear. Simple gear including: poles, 1/8 oz. jigs, twister tails, hooks and sinkers will work fine. Anglers are to follow all Iowa fishing laws and regulations and are required to have a valid Iowa Fishing License and be good sportsmen.
For more information about Heartland Acres please call (319) 332.0123 or find us on Facebook.
Family Fishing Days return to Swan Lake at Heartland Acres in Independence. Dates to fish Swan Lake for 2015 will be May 24, June 14, July12, and August 9. Wristbands to fish Swan Lake will be available at the admission desk in the museum. Fishing will be allowed on these dates as part of visitor paid admission to the museum.
