The Cowichan Fly Fishers Association of Duncan, BC and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC will be hosting the 11th Annual Kids Learn to Fish Day on Saturday, May 6th at Chemainus Lake Park.
The entire event is free for the kids. There are a number of fun and educational booths and activities for the kids to go through and participate in, culminating in the chance to catch (and release or keep) a trout raised at the trout hatchery in Duncan. The kids are also given a free lunch and a participation prize.
Most of the booths are outlined in the Learn to Fish Guide that is viewable on the Freshwater Fisheries website. They include some basic knot tying, rod & reel, tackle box, fish identification and more. The Fly Fishers have added a fly tying station to show the kids some fly tying and lots of flies. This year there is also going to be an aquarium with fingerlings in it for the kids to see.
In previous years we have had about two hundred children, between the ages of three and fifteen, and their families attend the event. Sometimes it is hard to tell who enjoys the day more; the children or the volunteers seeing the children learn about sport fishing and the environment, all while having fun!
If you have any questions please contact kidsfish@shaw.ca
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