05-23-2008, 11:10 AM
The 15 th annual Fishing Without Barriers Day will be held on Flathead Lake on Wednesday, June 18. Anglers with disabilities are hosted for free fishing trips on charter boats and other boats provided by volunteers, and by Doug Averill of Flathead Lake Lodge. The event is sponsored by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Crossing the Barriers Committee, and the Montana Charter Boat Association. Hidden Harbor and Marina Cay provide boat launching facilities.
<br>There are slots available for anglers with disabilities, especially for anglers under 18 years of age. To register, call FWP at 752-5501. According to Committee Chairman Jerry Howard, plans at this year's event include a barbeque and a lake trout fish fry. There will also be lots of prizes.
<br>There are slots available for anglers with disabilities, especially for anglers under 18 years of age. To register, call FWP at 752-5501. According to Committee Chairman Jerry Howard, plans at this year's event include a barbeque and a lake trout fish fry. There will also be lots of prizes.