Our Mission Statement
Our event was created to help children who are fighting cancer at the nationally recognized American Family Children's Hospital / UW Carbone Cancer Center. Participants in our event share a passion for children, community involvement and fishing. We raise money by asking local fishing guides to take participants out fishing (including National and local celebrities) in a tournament format. In addition, the Casting for Kids event includes a fundraising dinner and both silent and live auctions with net proceeds being donated to the American Family Children's Hospital / UW Carbone Cancer Center.
Check out the video recap of our 2022 event
5TH ANNUAL
Casting for Kids Fishing Tournament
All net proceeds will benefit American Family Children's Hospital / UW Carbone Cancer Center
Saturday, May 20th, 2023 | 8:00am - 2:00pm
Lakes: Kegonsa, Monona, Mendota, and Waubesa
THIS IS A CATCH-PHOTO-RELEASE
FISHING TOURNAMENT
Multi-Species Tournament: Musky, Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch Divisions.
7:00 am Check-in for Guides and Anglers
TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
HAPPY HOUR & DINNER
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
AUCTION
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
NEW SHORTER FORMAT
PLEASE REGISTER AT:
2022 Casting for Kids Event
Huge thank you to our committee, volunteers, guides and former Badgers for helping with this year's event!



2021 Casting for Kids Event
Yesterday was my first time at CASTING FOR KIDS and "I am hooked".
- Jeff Anderson, Oak Valley Farm
Most of us talk about such actions and nod approvingly but a very few, like you, actually acts. Thanks!
- John Galles
2019 Casting for Kids Event
The 2nd annual Casting for Kids event was a huge success. With a significantly larger attendance, we were able to raise twice the amount of the previous year with $100K!