A scenic Pikes Peak fishery is calling to kids for a special occasion.

The second annual Youth Fishing Derby is set for Sept. 14 at Crystal Reservoir, off the Pikes Peak Highway. From 8:30-11:30 a.m., the event is free for kids ages 6-15 and their guardians.

The first 100 kids in need will be provided gear. The derby will kick off with quick lessons on casting, knot-tying, baiting and handling fish.

The organizing Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain, an enterprise under the city of Colorado Springs, counted 168 youth at last year’s inaugural derby.

“This event not only provides a fun and educational experience for kids, but also fosters a love for the outdoors and conservation,” Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain Manager Skyler Rorabaugh said in a statement.

The derby will end with awards and a free lunch. Kids don’t need a state fishing license, and parents need not worry about reserving and buying a Pikes Peak Highway ticket.

They do need to register and sign an online waiver: pikespeakcolorado.aluvii.com/event