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Public Fishing Program |
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Sport Fishing Education pages |
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“Open
to the Public” Department sponsored
fishing programs will have Sport Fishing Instructors
available to provide instructions and answer
your questions about fishing. The Department
will also have available for loan to the public,
on a first come first serve basis, 100 rods
and reels and a limited supply of bait.
Fishing Programs are free unless otherwise
noted. Program dates and times are subject
to change. Participants 14 years and older
may fish without a State or Urban fishing
license between sanctioned fishing clinic
hours, as long as they register at the Arizona
Game and Fish booth, located at the fishing
clinic site. All participants wanting to fish
before or after sanctioned fishing clinic
hours, must be lawfully licensed, with the
exception of blind residents and juveniles
under 14 years of age (who do not need a license).
For more information call the Education Branch
at:
(623) 236-7235 or (623) 236-7219 |
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Directions
For driving directions and maps to class locations,
enter the location address at MapQuest. |
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Schedule
-"OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC" FISHING PROGRAMS
Updated: January 13, 2012.
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Saturday, January 14 , 2012
8:00 AM to Noon |
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Phoenix
Cortez Lake
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| Comments: |
" Family Fishing Event "
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is planning a morning of free fishing for the whole family. The Arizona Game and Fish Department staff and Fishing Education instructors will be on hand to assist anglers. Bait will be provided and loaner rods will be available. Several information and education booths will be set up to teach casting, fly tying, fish identification and techniques to catch fish. Don't miss this special opportunity. If you got a new rod and reel for Christmas, we'll help you set it up for fishing and show you how to use it.
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For more information please call Tracy Mosier at 623-236-7415
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Saturday, February 11 , 2012
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
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Parker, La Paz County Park |
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"Take A Kid Fishing Day"
This annual event is geared towards getting the family children involved in a special trout fishing event. Bait and loaner rods will be available. Department instructors and fishing club volunteers will be on hand to help you catch some great fish.
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For more information please call the Yuma Office of the Arizona Game and Fish, 928-342-0091 |
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Sunday , February 26 , 2012
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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| Where: |
Phoenix
Papago Park
Ramada 11, Pond 2 and 3
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| Comments: |
The City of Phoenix is providing this event. The Arizona Game and Fish will have loaner rods and bait available to use. Fishing licenses are not requiered during this event. There will be instructors there to ask all your questions that you have been wanting to ask about fishing. |
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For Additional information contact Donald Domann at 480-984-4914 or Donald.domann@phoenix.giv |
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Saturday, March 24 , 2012
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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| Where: |
Tempe
Kiwanis Park Lake
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| Comments: |
"Just for Kids Fishing Festival"
This is the 19th Annnual "Just for Kids Fishing Festival" hosted by Anglers United. Bring your kids out Saturday March 24th 2012 from 7:00 to 1:00 PM. There will be loaner rods and bait and fishing advice from Arizona Game and Fish Department volunteers. More information will be available later here and at: http://www.anglersunited.org/kids_fishing_fistival.html
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If you have questions contact their HOT LINE 480-350-5650 or Gary Smith at gasmith9@yahoo.com |
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Saturday, March 24 , 2012
7:00 AM to Noon |
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Sahuarita
Sahuarita Lake, Aphitheater (south end)
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The Sahuarita Parks and Recreation is providing this program. Their will be loaner rods and bait available. You do not need to have a fishing license during this event from 7am to noon. Insructors will be available to answer your questions. |
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For additional question contact Deitrick Smart at 520-445-7850 or dsmart@ci.sahuarita.com |
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Saturday, March 31 , 2012
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
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Payson
Green Valley Lake
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The "Rim Country Optimist Club" and Arizona Game and Fish Department are hosting an "Open to the Public" fishing event at Green Valley Lakes. Volunteers and Staff will be on hand to help you try to catch the Big One. Bait and Loaner Rods will be available. Come on out and bring the kids for a wonderful time. Mark your calendar now. You won't want to miss this one. |
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More information contact Doug Thornburg at 623-236-7240 |
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Friday , April 20 , 2012
Saturday April 21, 2012
Sunday April 22, 2012
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Prescott
Friendly Pines Camp
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The Arizona Wildlife Federation "Becoming an Outdoor Woman" program will be held in the lovely pine forest near Prescott. This program is geared to help women become aware of and skilled in outdoor activities such as Fishing, Fly Fishing, Canoeing, Camping skills, and much more. Additional information is available at their website:
http://www.azwildlife.org/ht/d/sp/i/60573/pid/60573
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Limited space will be available. You must register for this event by calling 623-773-8600 |
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
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| Where: |
Payson
Green Valley Lake
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Arizona Game and Fish Department Region 6
"Wildlife Fair"
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Mesa office is planning a day of outdoor activities for the whole family. A free fishing activity will be included. Loaner rods and bait will be available. There will be lots of activities and displays for the whole family. More information will be made available as we approach the date.
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For more information please call the Mesa Office of Arizona Game and Fish at 480-981-9400. |
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