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Freshwater Fishing for Beginners

Learning to fish just takes a little time and practice.

Freshwater fishing is great for those who want to learn to fish, since you can do it from the shore or on a boat, and you don't need a complicated tackle setup. Your first step is to buy a fishing license.

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Learn about freshwater fishing  Learn to fish programs  Buy your freshwater fishing license 

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(508) 389-6300

Open M–F, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–12:30 for lunch)

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