04-29-2004, 04:31 PM
[size 2]Trout Stocked for Youth Fishing Event
CANBY - Young people interested in learning how to fish can find a great fishing opportunity Saturday, May 22, at Canby Lake in Canby Community Park, Canby, Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 500 rainbow trout for the event as part of the new Youth Angling Enhancement Program. The department will also supply a limited amount of rods and reels for use by young anglers who don't have their own fishing equipment. ODFW staff and volunteer anglers from local fishing groups, including the NW Steelheaders, will be available to share fishing techniques between 9 am and 2 pm.
The program was made possible through a $50,000 appropriation from the Oregon Legislature and a partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, which has pledged an additional $50,000 and is working with ODFW to develop and promote youth fishing opportunities throughout the state.
"This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the fun of fishing and encourage participation in outdoor recreation activities," said ODFW Director Lindsay Ball. "A lot of credit goes to the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation for all their hard work and financial contributions to help make this event possible."
Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers 13 years and under can fish for free. A juvenile license is required for anglers 14-17 years of age. All other anglers must have an Oregon adult fishing license. All fishing regulations continue to apply.
"This is being done for kids, so while the standard fishing regulations will apply, we would like to ask adults to leave the fishing to the next generation for a few days," said Dan Van Dyke, ODFW biologist.
Canby Lake is located in Canby, Oregon nestled next to the Molalla River off Berg Parkway. [/size]
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CANBY - Young people interested in learning how to fish can find a great fishing opportunity Saturday, May 22, at Canby Lake in Canby Community Park, Canby, Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 500 rainbow trout for the event as part of the new Youth Angling Enhancement Program. The department will also supply a limited amount of rods and reels for use by young anglers who don't have their own fishing equipment. ODFW staff and volunteer anglers from local fishing groups, including the NW Steelheaders, will be available to share fishing techniques between 9 am and 2 pm.
The program was made possible through a $50,000 appropriation from the Oregon Legislature and a partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, which has pledged an additional $50,000 and is working with ODFW to develop and promote youth fishing opportunities throughout the state.
"This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the fun of fishing and encourage participation in outdoor recreation activities," said ODFW Director Lindsay Ball. "A lot of credit goes to the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation for all their hard work and financial contributions to help make this event possible."
Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers 13 years and under can fish for free. A juvenile license is required for anglers 14-17 years of age. All other anglers must have an Oregon adult fishing license. All fishing regulations continue to apply.
"This is being done for kids, so while the standard fishing regulations will apply, we would like to ask adults to leave the fishing to the next generation for a few days," said Dan Van Dyke, ODFW biologist.
Canby Lake is located in Canby, Oregon nestled next to the Molalla River off Berg Parkway. [/size]
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