Angler Education Program Schedule

2008 Schedule of Festivals, Clinics and Courses

No fishing license is required at these events! This schedule will be updated as events are confirmed throughout the year.

April 1, 8, 15, 29 -- Basic Freshwater Fishing Course, Shrewsbury --Open to beginning anglers of all ages, this free clinic co-sponsored by the Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation Dept and will be held from 7-9 PM. Equipment is already provided. If you have equipment, you are welcome to bring it along! MassWildlife's Angler Education Volunteer Instructors will be teaching this free clinic. To pre-register for this FREE experience, contact the Shrewsbury Parks & Rec. Dept at 508/841-8339.

April 27--Brookline Reservoir Family Fishing Festival, Brookline--This event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who have an interest in learning about fishing. On the shores of Brookline Reservoir, cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along! 10 AM - 2 PM. The Festival is organized in cooperation with the Brookline Parks and Recreation Department. MassWildlife Angler Education volunteers will be on hand to assist. For more information, contact Jim Lagacy at 508/389-6309.

April 27--Fishing Clinic at White Oak Land Trust Spring Carnival, Holden--This annual event organized by the White Oak Land Trust, is loaded with outdoor activities for all ages! MassWildlife's Angler Education program is participating in this annual event to introduce fishing skills to curious or beginning anglers of all ages. Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along! Noon - 4PM. The event is taking place at Trout Brook Conservation Area on Manning Street. For more information about the Spring Carnival contact Nancy at 508/829-5739.

May 10--Coes Pond Family Fishing Derby, Worcester--This event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who have an interest in learning about fishing. Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along! 9 AM - 12 Noon. The Festival is organized in cooperation with the Massachusetts Sportsmen's Council. MassWildlife Angler Education volunteers will be on hand to assist. For more information, contact Mike Moss at 508/865-4828.

May 18--Five Mile Pond Family Fishing Festival, Springfield -- This event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who have an interest in learning about fishing. Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. Bait and terminal tackle included, bring your own rod and reel! 9 AM - 2 PM. The Festival is organized in cooperation with the Pine Point Community Council and the Springfield Parks and Recreation Department. MassWildlife Angler Education volunteers will be on hand to assist. For more information, contact Jim Lagacy at 508/389-6309.

May 24--Watson's Pond Family Fishing Festival, Taunton--This event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who have an interest in learning about fishing. Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along! 10 AM - 2 PM. The Festival is organized in cooperation with the Taunton Mayors Office & the Taunton Fish Wardens. MassWildlife Angler Education volunteers will be on hand to assist. For more information, contact Jim Lagacy at 508/389-6309.

May 31-- Family Fishing Day, Sudbury -- Visit the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and try your hand at fishing with staff and Mass. Angler Education Program volunteers! Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment.Equipment will be provided, but if you have your own, bring it along! 10 AM - 2 PM. This special event is organized in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and MassWildlife. For more information, contact Sue Russo at 978/ 443-4661 x34.

June 1--Horn Pond Family Fishing Festival, Woburn--On the shores of Horn Pond, cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment.MassWildlife's Angler Education Volunteer Instructors willl be on hand to assist novices. Equipment will be provided, but if you have your own, bring it along! 9 AM - 1 PM. This special event is organized in cooperation with the Woburn Elks and MassWildlife. For more information, contact Jim Lagacy at 508/389-6309.

June 7 & 8, 2008-- STATEWIDE FREE FISHING WEEKEND! Take a friend or family member fishing! No fishing license needed during these two days! Fishing license fees support fisheries research, angler education, fish stocking programs and many other services provided by MassWildlife. If you don't know how to fish, consider attending the fishing festivals or other fishing related activities this year! All Angler Education programs and festivals are free and don't require a fishing license for fishing. Check out the various outdoor events in the MassWildlife calendar for families to participate!

June 7--Family Fishing Day, Montague--The Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center invite families to participate in a fishing festival with the MassWildlife Angler Education Program. The Festival will be held at the Great Falls Discovery Center at 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from 10 AM - 2 PM. Designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who have an interest in learning about fishing, cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along!

June 8--Introduction to Fly Fishing, Shutesbury--This workshop is designed for beginners and is sponsored by the Shutesbury Public Library. Must be 10 years old or older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn some of the basics of fly fishing from MassWildlife's Angler Education Volunteer Instructors. Workshop will be at the Shutesbury Public Library and will be held from 2-4pm. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along! Pre-registration is required. Contact the M.N. Spear Memorial Library in Shutesbury at 413-259-1213.

July 19--Whitman's Pond Family Fishing Festival, Weymouth--This event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who have an interest in learning about fishing. Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along! 10:00 am– 3:00pm. The Festival is organized in cooperation with Whitman’s Pond Association and Weymouth Youth and Family Services. MassWildlife Angler Education volunteers will be on hand to assist. For more information, contact Marie Feely at 781/340-6976 for more details.

September 7--Grandparents and Kids Family Fishing Day, Granby--MassWildilfe and the Granby Senior center are encouraging grandparents to bring their grandchildren to this family fishing day at Dufresne Pond from 9:00 – 1:00pm. Learn some of the basics of fishing from MassWildlife's Angler Education Program volunteers. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along! Pre-registration is required. Contact Pat Sicard at 413-467-3239.