Let's Go Fishing! (Parent/Child)
ActivityRP-2022 Spring|#RP9152.702
Apr 26, 2022 - May 3, 2022
Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs, Mixed
Adventure, Nature & OutdoorsFamily
Description
This fishing class for beginners focuses on freshwater fishing including rigging a pole, casting, fish identification, knot tying, and much more. Gain the experience you need to confidently fish on your own. No experience necessary and all equipment and bait are provided for use during the program. This class is a great way to spend quality family time together while learning a new lifelong outdoor skill. Fee is for one parent and one child. Have your own equipment but not really sure what to do with it? Bring it to class and learn to rig your line and cast independently.
Family of three or more? These class dates doesn’t work for you? A Friends & Family Adventure is another great way to learn to fish on your schedule! Contact Matt Medicus for details or visit www.tinyurl.com/adventurepackages.
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Activity meeting dates
Apr 26, 2022 - May 3, 2022
Tue6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
More Information
SupervisorDawn Thomas
Number of sessions2
DepartmentRecreation & Parks
Registration dates
ResidentsMar 2, 2022 6:00 PM to Jun 30, 2022
Non-residentsMar 9, 2022 6:00 PM to Jun 30, 2022
$45.00
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Notes
Detailed info will be sent to the email of the participant – Check your registration receipt to be sure you get it! All equipment and bait provided for use during the program – anglers may bring their own rod and tackle suitable for freshwater fishing (no fly rods). This is a parent/child program and in the case of siblings, we ask that there be one parent/guardian for EACH child present during the program.
Maryland law requires anyone age 16 or older to have a Maryland Fishing License. Licenses can be purchased at many regional sporting goods retailers, or online from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources at: https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrcompassportal.
For more information contact Dawn Thomas, dthomas@howardcountymd.gov or Matt Medicus, mmedicus@howardcountymd.gov. Consult only this program status line within one hour of the program start time: 410-313-4451, press option 1 THEN option 4.
We continue to follow County guidelines in order to decrease the spread of COVID-19. Modifications may include smaller classes, physical distancing, staff-to-participant ratios, face coverings, health questionnaires, sanitizing procedures, and more. See program letter and website for current details.
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