ANSONIA - The Ansonia Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection C.A.R.E. (Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education) Program Family Fishing Class in Ansonia.
This is an opportunity for interested people of all ages to learn about:
*Connecticut Waters * Fish Identification * How & Where Fish Live *
* Fishing Tackle & Techniques * Fishing Laws & Regulations * How to Tie A Strong Knot *
* How to Clean & Cook Your Catch * Sportsmanship & Safety
* How to Cast * Where to Catch Fish *
The two-day program will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 7 at the Ansonia Armory on State Street. Parking is available on North Cliff Street behind the Armory.
A fishing trip will be held on opening day, April 9, at Abe Stone Park where lessons learned in the class will be put into practice at Colony Pond between 8 a.m. and noon.
All equipment will be provided.
Adults over the age of 16 are required to have a fishing license to participate in the fishing event.
The free program is taught by Certified DEEP C.A.R.E. Instructors and is open to all children and adults 7 years old and up.
Students completing the class receive a certificate from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Students under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
To pre-register or for more information call the chief instructor, Dave Connelly, 203-231-0946.
Colony Pond will be stocked with trout opening day by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Special emphasis will be put on catching trout during the class.
This is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.
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