| Trout stocked for youth fishing event at Junction City Pond | |
| Date: | May 10, 2005 |
| Contact: | Brad Wurfel , (503) 947-6020 |
| Fax: (503) 947-6009 | |
| JUNCTION CITY – Young people interested in learning to
fish will find a great opportunity May 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at Junction City Pond. The pond is located on the west side of Highway
99, about 3 miles south of Junction City .
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock more than 1,500 rainbow trout, including 100 “trophy” trout (2 lb. fish) for the event as part of the Youth Angling Enhancement Program. The trout will be coming from Clear Creek Rainbow Ranch in Oregon City . Planned activities include a youth fishing derby sponsored by the Junction City Moose Lodge. This is the 25th year that the Lodge has held a derby at this location. The program is 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. Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers under the age of 14 can fish for free. A juvenile license is required for anglers 14-17 years of age. |
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