Take the family fishing in 2017-ODFW free fishing events make it easy

ODFW

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http://www.dfw.state.or.us

 The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites Oregon families to come fishing at one of 28 free Family Fishing events scheduled throughout the state this spring and summer.

The season will kick off April 1 (no joke) at Canby Pond and events will continue almost weekly into the summer.

At each event, ODFW provides loaner rods, reels, tackle and bait, along with helpful tips from experienced angling instructors. The agency typically stocks locations with plenty of trout so participants can practice hooking, fighting and landing a fish.

The events are designed to show families how easy and fun fishing can be, according to Chris Willard, ODFW education manager.

“Fishing is a great family activity, but it can be a little intimidating when you’re just starting out,” he said. “Our goal is to make it as easy as possible to learn how to fish by offering these supported events. We hope everyone has a good time at these events and discovers just how fun fishing can be.”

Times, dates and locations of all the Family Fishing events are posted on the ODFW website. Check back periodically, as dates/times can change.

Children ages 11 years old and younger can fish for free, while those 12 to 17 and adults will need an Oregon fishing license. The Youth License for 12 to 17 year olds includes fishing, hunting and shellfishing for only $10. Licenses can be purchased at ODFW’s Online License Sales page or from any ODFW field office or retail license outlet. Licenses will not be sold at the events.

For families that can’t attend one of the scheduled events, ODFW offers several resources to help you go fishing on your own. Visit the Trout 365 page for a list that includes:

Easy Angling Oregon – 101 great places for families to fish in Oregon
Learn to Fish – web page and videos
50 or so places to fish near:

Weekly Recreation Report -- weekly update of fishing conditions for almost 200 water bodies across the state.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, March 14th, 2017
Alsea River: Alsea River Fishing Report
Kilchis River: Kilchis River Fishing Report
Nehalem River: Nehalem Fishing Report
Nestucca River: Nestucca River and Three Rivers Fishing Report
Salmon River: Salmon River Fishing Report
Siletz River: Siletz River Fishing Report
Siuslaw River: Siuslaw River Fishing Report
Trask River: Trask River Fishing Report
Wilson River: Wilson River Fishing Report
Yaquina River: Yaquina River Fishing Report
Applegate Reservoir: Applegate Reservoir Fishing Report
Applegate River: Applegate River Fishing Report
Arizona Pond: Arizona Pond Fishing Report
Ben Irving Reservoir: Ben Irving Reservoir Fishing Report
Chetco River: Chetco River Fishing Report
Coos River: Coos River Basin Fishing Report
Coquille River: Coquille River Basin Fishing Report
Diamond Lake: Diamond Lake Fishing Report
Elk River: Elk River Fishing Report
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Reservoir Fishing Report
Expo Pond: Expo Pond Fishing Report
Fish Lake : Fish Lake Fishing Report
Floras Lake: Floras Lake Fishing Report
Galesville Reservoir: Galesville Reservoir Fishing Report
Hemlock Lake: Hemlock Lake Fishing Report
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie Reservoir Fishing Report
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie Reservoir Fishing Report
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt Lake Fishing Report
Illinois River: Illinois River Fishing Report
Lake Marie: Lake Marie Fishing Report
Lake Selmac: Lake Selmac Fishing Report
Lemolo Lake: Lemolo Lake Fishing Report
Loon Lake: Loon Lake Fishing Report
: Lost Creek Reservoir Fishing Report
Plat I Reservoir: Plat I Reservoir Fishing Report
Smith River: Smith River Fishing Report
Tenmile Lakes: Tenmile Basin Fishing Report
Willow Lake: Willow Lake Fishing Report


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