A free family fishing event will be held next month in Ashland. The event, for youth 18 and under, will take place on August 9th at the city’s Tom Kruse Wildlife Conservation Park. It will include free fishing, demonstrations and discussions about aquatic habitats and water quality. Poles and bait will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own equipment. Pre-registration is required, with goodie bags and snacks available for the first 50 registrants.