Ansonia Nature Center to host ice fishing class Wednesday

ANSONIA - A free ice fishing class is being offered Wednesday by the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road.  

The class is taught by certified instructors from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection C.A.R.E. Program.  

C.A.R.E. is an acronym for Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education.  

These are experienced fishermen who volunteer to share their experience and expertise with anyone wanting to learn.  

The classroom instruction will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ansonia Nature Center. 

The instruction covers the basics of the equipment, safety, dress, rules and regulations and species identification.  

Participants then have two opportunities to actually practice what was covered in the classroom session.  

The first is at a state-wide ice fishing derby Saturday held in Coventry. All equipment, bait, and instruction is provided free of charge.

The second fishing event is in Torrington Feb. 6. The  event is “No Child Left Inside” Winter Festival.  Various winter activities are offered at Burr Pond State Park.  
Ice fishing is one of the main attractions and is completely free. 
Additional information about the fishing events will be available at the classroom session.

Advance registration is required to insure sufficient materials are provided for the class. 
The class is open to all ages, and participants, not just Ansonia residents. 
It is recommended that children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling Dave Connelly, Chief Instructor, 203-231-0946.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.