12-10-2013, 12:14 PM
It's summer and it's time for some fishing fun! Join a VDGIF Fisheries Biologist and the Angling Education Coordinator aboard "The Floating Fishing School," our 26' Sun Tracker pontoon boat provided by Bass Pro Shops & Tracker Marine for the Summer Fishing Series on four different lakes. Locations are:
Sandy River Reservoir Friday, June 07
Lake Orange Tuesday, June 11<br />
Lake Frederick Wednesday, June 19<br />
Lake Airfield Tuesday, June 25<br />
VDGIF public fishing lakes are great places to fish for a variety of species. We will be fishing for whatever is biting: sunfish, crappie, catfish and bass. This event will be a great opportunity to enjoy a nice day on the water, learn the basics of fishing and fish biology.
Each workshop is from 7:30 AM - 12:00. Bait, tackle, PFD, snacks and drinks are provided. Registration fee is $15 per participant. Take a Kid Fishing; each adult (18 and older) must register with at least one child between 8-17 years of age. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. Freshwater fishing license required for 16 and older. Event is open until filled; to register and pay, contact Chris Dunnavant at 804-367-6778 or at chris.dunnavant@dgif.virginia.gov. For more information, contact Chris Dunnavant at 804-367-6778 or chris.dunnavant@dgif.virginia.gov
Sandy River Reservoir Friday, June 07
Lake Orange Tuesday, June 11<br />
Lake Frederick Wednesday, June 19<br />
Lake Airfield Tuesday, June 25<br />
VDGIF public fishing lakes are great places to fish for a variety of species. We will be fishing for whatever is biting: sunfish, crappie, catfish and bass. This event will be a great opportunity to enjoy a nice day on the water, learn the basics of fishing and fish biology.
Each workshop is from 7:30 AM - 12:00. Bait, tackle, PFD, snacks and drinks are provided. Registration fee is $15 per participant. Take a Kid Fishing; each adult (18 and older) must register with at least one child between 8-17 years of age. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. Freshwater fishing license required for 16 and older. Event is open until filled; to register and pay, contact Chris Dunnavant at 804-367-6778 or at chris.dunnavant@dgif.virginia.gov. For more information, contact Chris Dunnavant at 804-367-6778 or chris.dunnavant@dgif.virginia.gov