Jul 30, 2025

Junction City Second Grader Reels in Big Catch on Her 7th Birthday

Posted Jul 30, 2025 1:45 PM
Nevaeh Edmonson with the flathead she caught on her birthday. (Photo provided by Molly Kate Whitaker)
Nevaeh Edmonson with the flathead she caught on her birthday. (Photo provided by Molly Kate Whitaker)

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 JUNCTION CITY, KS — Most kids ask for cake and presents on their birthday—but Nevaeh Edmonson had something else in mind. The newly minted 7-year-old, who will be entering second grade at Westwood Elementary School this fall, celebrated her birthday by going fishing at the Milford Outlet “spillway.”

Using bluegill as bait, Nevaeh surprised everyone when she reeled in a fish nearly as big as she is. Her proud family watched as she handled the catch like a pro, proving that sometimes the best birthday gifts come with a hook.  

You can watch the video of Nevaeh catching the fish here.