Looking for a way to spend some quality time with your family in the great
outdoors and learn a new skill or brush up on your technique? Try a free
fishing course, clinic or family fishing festival near you! MassWildlife's
Angler Education Program has teamed up with other agencies, municipalities,
organizations and businesses to provide free fishing opportunities and
loaner equipment for beginning anglers of all ages.
May 20 – Five
Mile Pond Family Fishing Festival, Springfield--This
event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who
have an interest in learning about fishing. On the shores of Five Mile Pond,
cast a line, learn about fish, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. 9 AM -
2 PM Organized in cooperation with the Pine Point Community Council and the
Springfield Parks and Recreation Department. MassWildlife Angler Education
volunteers will be on hand to assist. Contact Jim Lagacy (MassWildlife) at
508/389-6309.
May 16, 23 & 30 –
Basic Freshwater Fishing Course, Wilmington--Open to beginning
anglers of all ages, this free course will be held from 6:30-8:30 PM.
MassWildlife's Angler Education Volunteer Instructors will be teaching this
free clinic. Weather permitting, a trip to fish at a local pond will be
planned. To pre-register, call the Recreation Department at
978/658-4270.
May 23 & 30 –
Basic Freshwater Fishing Course, Holyoke--Open to beginning
anglers of all ages, this free course will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM at the
DCR Holyoke Heritage State Park on 221 Appleton Street. MassWildlife's
Angler Education Volunteer Instructors will be teaching this free clinic.
Weather permitting, a fishing trip to a
local pond will be planned. To pre-register call the Heritage Park at
413/534-1723
May 26 – Watson’s
Pond Family Fishing Festival, Taunton--This
event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who
have an interest in learning about fishing. On the shores of Watson’s Pond,
cast a line, learn about fish, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. 10 AM
- 2 PM Organized in cooperation with the Mayor’s Office and Taunton Fish
Wardens. MassWildlife Angler Education volunteers will be on hand to assist.
Contact Frank Avilla at 508/821-1015.
June 2 & 3 – STATEWIDE FREE FISHING
WEEKEND!--Take a friend or family member fishing--you won't need a
fishing license for these two days! A fishing license is a valuable
investment in your state, the fees support fisheries research, fish stocking
programs, angler education, land and water protection and many other
services provided by MassWildlife.
