“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
Directions
For driving directions and maps to class locations,
enter the location address at MapQuest.
Schedule
-"OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC" FISHING PROGRAMS
Updated: May 8, 2008
When:
April 26 , 2008 9:30am to 12:00pm
Where:
Johnson Ranch
1475 E Bella Vista Dr.
Queen Creek, 85242
Comments:
Contact:
for questions contact Doug Thornburg at 623-236-7240
When:
May 3 , 2008 Canceled 7:00am to 11:00am
Where:
Cortez Park
Northeast corner of 35th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue
Comments:
City of Phoenix "Family Fishing"
Contact:
for questions contact Doug Thornburg at 623-236-7240
When:
May 10 , 2008
9:00am to 3:00pm
Where:
Payson, Arizona
Green Valley Park
on Main Street and Green Valley Rd
(one mile west of Beeline Highway 87)
Comments:
There will be booths from many organizations in addition to the fishing clinic, door prizes, games, fishing gallery, and live animals
Contact:
for questions contact Doug Thornburg a 623-236-7240
When:
May 17 , 2008 9:00am to 1:00pm
Where:
Sahuarita, Arizona Sahuarita Fishing Festival 15466 S Rancho Blvd
Comments:
AZGFD loaner rods, Bait, Information
Contact:
Melissa Hinkle, Town of Sahuarita Parks and Recreation at 520-625-2731
When:
May 30 & 31 2008
Friday 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Where:
Roosevelt Lake
(Frazier Group site)
look for signs
Comments:
Camp Carp XVII
Experience the excitement of Carp fishing. This program is designed for the intermediate fisherman. Will provide instructions. Anglers are encouraged to bring their own fishing tackle.
Contact:
call natalie for details at 480-324-3541
When:
May 31, 2008 Canceled 9:00am to 1:00pm
Where:
Chandler, Arizona
Veterans Oasis Park
Southeast Chandler, on northeast corner of Chandler Heights Road and Lindsay Road
Comments:
City of Chandler "Family Fishing "
Contact:
for questions contact Doug Thornburg at 623-236-7240
When:
June 7 , 2008 8:00am to 1:00pm
Where:
Mt. Graham, Arizona
Riggs Flat Lake
located in the Pinaleño Mountains 42 miles southwest of Safford.
Comments:
"Free Fishing Day"
Contact:
contact
When:
June 14 , 2008 7:00am to 9:00am
Where:
Peoria, Arizona
Rio Vista Rec Center
8866 N Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
Rio Vista Park is located on Rio Vista Boulevard, just north of Thunderbird Road, 1/4 mile west of Loop 101 Freeway
Comments:
Peoria Family Fishing. This event is for families from ages 5yrs old to 90 years old
Contact:
for questions contact Doug Thornburg at 623-236-7240
