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Oregon Dept Of Fish & Wildlife To Host Angling Event At Commonwealth Pond

BEAVERTON, Ore. -(FishNLand.com)- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a free youth angling event Saturday, May 9 at Commonwealth Pond in Cedar Hills, Oregon near Beaverton.

ODFW will stock the pond with 2,000 legal size rainbow trout and 300 larger trout, ranging from one to three pounds. The department is also supplying rods and reels for the day in addition to bait, tackle and fish bags for use by young anglers who do not have their own fishing equipment. ODFW staff and volunteers will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions and offer assistance to less experienced youth anglers. Packets of information, including Easy Angling Oregon booklets, will be available to participants. The event is free to the public.

“This is an excellent opportunity for families to come out and discover the benefits of fishing,” said Jeff Fulop, Salmon-Trout Enhancement Program biologist for ODFW’s North Willamette Watershed District. “Giving kids a chance to catch a rainbow trout at this event is a good way to get them started on a lifetime of enjoying the many outdoor opportunities that Oregon has to offer.”

Recruiting young anglers through events like the upcoming free fishing day at Commonwealth Pond has been identified as a top priority in ODFW’s new 25-Year Angling Enhancement Plan. The plan lays out strategies, actions and pilot projects that ODFW will take to enhance recreational fishing opportunities in Oregon over the next 25 years.

Under the 2009 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers aged 13 and under do not require a license, while those 14-17 must possess a Juvenile Angling License, which can be purchased from any ODFW vendor for $6.75. All fishing regulations continue to apply for this event.
To get to Commonwealth Pond from Sunset Highway (Highway 26) take Cedar Hills Blvd. Exit south 1/2 mile and turn right on Foothills Drive. Follow Foothills Drive to Commonwealth Park.

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Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife to hold Youth Angling event at Sunnyside Park

SALEM, Ore. -(FishNLand.com)- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northwest Steelheaders and Linn County Parks Department will host a free youth fishing event at Sunnyside Park Pond near Sweet Home on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The event is part of ODFW’s Youth Angling Enhancement Program, designed to introduce young people to the fun of fishing. The department will provide rods, reels, tackle, bait and fish bags for use by young anglers who do not have their own fishing equipment.

In addition, ODFW staff and volunteers from the Albany Chapter Northwest Steelheaders and ODFW’s Angler Education Program will be on hand to help participants learn how to bait a hook, cast a rod and land the catch.

“While the focus is on the kids, we encourage parents or grandparents to spend the day with them and turn this into a family activity,” said Karen Hans, ODFW fish biologist.

Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers aged 13 and under are not required to have a license, while those 14-17 must have a juvenile license. All fishing regulations continue to apply for this event.

The pond is located in the Linn County Sunnyside Park at the head of Foster Reservoir. Take Highway 20 about 3 miles east of Sweet Home, then turn north onto Quartzville Road and travel one mile to the park.

For information about the event at Sunnyside Pond, call ODFW fish biologists Karen Hans at 541-757-4186. For a list of other YAEP events throughout the state go to www.dfw.state.or.us.

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ODFW To Host Youth Angling Event At Vernonia Pond

TILLAMOOK, Ore.- (FishNLand.com)-

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites young anglers to take part in its Youth Angling Enhancement Program Saturday, May 2 at Vernonia Pond from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and ODFW staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist youngsters who want to learn how to fish.

ODFW will stock the lake with 3,500 rainbow trout from ODFW’s Salmon River and Nehalem fish hatcheries.

ODFW will provide equipment including rods, reels and bait. Angling Education Instructors will be present to answer questions and offer assistance to less experienced youth anglers.

“This is an excellent opportunity for kids to discover fishing,” said Robert Bradley, assistant district fish biologist for ODFW’s North Coast Watershed. “We’ll have plenty of experienced staff and anglers at the event to answer any questions and provide instruction.”

Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers ages 13 and under can fish for free while those 14-17 will need to have a juvenile angling license. All fishing regulations continue to apply during this event.

Vernonia Pond is located at the north end of Vernonia on Hwy. 47, approximately 2/10 miles past the Vernonia Fire Department. The pond is on the east side of Hwy. 47.

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