Let’s Go Fishing youth fishing clinics
These are 3-hour long educational events intended for children 7 to 15 years old. We work with a group of participants to provide learning through fishing activities. The clinic will cover:
- How to Cast
- Fish Prints
- Knot Tying
- Fish Measuring
- Fun and Educational Handouts
- Responsible Fishing Tips
- Catch and Release Fishing
Register for an upcoming youth fishing clinic
2019 youth fishing clinic dates below! Click on the clinic link for its registration form. Registration forms will be available one month prior to the event. As clinics reach capacity, you will be notified about waitlist status. Check back soon for more clinic information!
Date Time Clinic Location May 18 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Full)
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Available)Cashman Park Fishing Clinic Newburyport, MA May 23 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nauset Beach Senior Center Fishing w/ Cape Cod Salties Orleans, MA June 22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Fort Taber Fishing Clinic w/ Buzzards Bay Angler Club New Bedford, MA June 29 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cape Cod Canal Boating & Water Safety Day Sandwich, MA July 17 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Due to potential thunder storms, the afternoon clinic 1:30pm-3:30pm is canceled) Salem Willows Fishing Clinic Salem, MA July 24 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cape Cod Canal Family Fun Fishing Night Sandwich, MA August 13 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM*
*afternoon session will be weather permitting
Bass River Fishing Clinic So. Yarmouth, MA Sept 17 5 PM - 7 PM (This event is canceled, evening activity restrictions due to EEE) Onset Pier Family Fun Fishing Night w/ Buzzards Bay Coalition Wareham, MA Sept 22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM For Taber Fishing Clinic w/ Buzzards Bay Coalition New Bedford, MA
To register for a youth fishing clinic download the associated registration form. Send completed forms to Kim Trull at Kimberly.trull@mass.gov or mail forms to:
Annisquam River Station
30 Emerson Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930.
Past events
2018 | ||
June 23 | Cape Cod Canal Boating & Water Safety Day | Sandwich, MA |
June 30 | Fort Taber Youth Fishing Clinic | New Bedford, MA |
August 1 | Cape Cod Canal Family Fishing Night | Sandwich, MA |
August 8 | Bass River Fishing Pier Youth Fishing Clinic | South Yarmouth, MA |
Sept 15 | Fort Taber Youth Fishing Clinic | New Bedford, MA |
2017
Fort Taber Youth Fishing Clinic
Sandwich, MA
New Bedford, MA
2016
Salem, MA
Sandwich, MA
Additional Resources for
Angler education financial assistance
Groups looking to expand saltwater angler education programs in Massachusetts may be eligible for financial assistance. Funds can be used to:
- Create recreational saltwater angling education events
- Develop educational programs
Funds are limited and awarded based upon review of the completed application form. To apply, complete and return the assistance proposal form below.
Additional Resources for
Fishing seminars
We offer educational seminars geared towards adults who would like to learn more about saltwater fishing. If you're interested in hosting a seminar, please let us know so we can tailor a class to the needs of your group. Possible seminars include:
- Saltwater fishing 101: The basics
- Understanding fishing equipment for each species
- Targeting saltwater species in Massachusetts and where to fish
- How to filet and cook saltwater fish of Massachusetts