State Announces Free Fishing Events, Some In Central Oregon

Salem, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites Oregon families to come fishing at one of 33 free Family Fishing events scheduled throughout the state this spring and summer.

The events are designed to show families how easy and fun fishing can be, said Shahab Farzanegan, ODFW angler education coordinator. ODFW provides loaner rods and reels, tackle, instruction and freshly stocked fish – everything a family needs for a successful fishing trip.

“These events are fantastic and I enjoy taking my kids and their friends and teaching them different techniques,” said one recent participant. “The best part about it is that the kids catch fish and want to go again.”

Children under the age of 14 can fish for free, kids 14 to 17 and adults will need an Oregon fishing license in order to fish.

For families that can’t attend one of the scheduled events, ODFW offers several resources to help you go fishing on your own, including:
Easy Angling Oregon – 101 great places for families to fish in Oregon
Gearing Up – rod, reel and tackle recommendations
Trout Fishing in Oregon – how to fish for trout in rivers and lakes
Trout 365 – a web page dedicated to catching trout in Oregon throughout the year
And more…

2015 ODFW Family Fishing Events (Local)

High Desert
May 2, Mosier, Bikini Pond, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 9, Dufur, Camp Baldwin, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 16, Parkdale, Middle Fork Irrigation Pond, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 16, Bend, Pine Nursery Pond, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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