Want to go fishing around Kansas City? Here's a reel-y fun guide to get you started

Both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border offer ample opportunities and locations for fishing, from rivers to lakes, and your new hobby doesn't need to break the bank — although you will need a license. KCUR's guide to fishing in the Kansas City area will have you catching catfish in no time.
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Fishing is a year-round activity for people around Kansas City. For regulars, the change in seasons just means a change in methods: spring can mean light rod and panfish or medium rod and Walleye; summer can mean bass and catfish; and fall and winter is trout time.

Yes, all of those fish can be found right around this city! It’s actually much easier to learn to fish and to make it a regular activity than you might realize.

Both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border offer ample opportunities and locations for fishing, and it doesn’t need to break the bank — it’s even possible to get your hands on free gear if you’re not fully convinced yet. And remember: A basic, pre-rigged rod from Walmart and a carton of worms will get you started just fine.