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 a youth fishing clinic
2018 youth fishing clinic dates below! Click on the clinic link for its registration form. As clinics reach capacity, you will be notified about waitlist status. Check back soon for more registration forms!
| 2018 | ||||
| June 23 | 10 am - 2 pm | Cape Cod Canal Boating & Water Safety Day | Sandwich | |
| June 30 | 9 am - 12 pm | Fort Taber Youth Fishing Clinic | New Bedford | |
| August 1 | 7pm - 9 pm | Cape Cod Canal Family Fishing Night | Sandwich | |
| August 8 | 10 am - 1 pm | Bass River Fishing Pier Youth Fishing Clinic | South Yarmouth | |
| Sept 15 | 9 am - 12 pm | Fort Taber Youth Fishing Clinic | New Bedford | Cancelled |
To register for a youth fishing clinic download the associated registration form. Send completed forms to Kim Trull at Kimberly.trull@state.ma.us or mail forms to:
Annisquam River Station
30 Emerson Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930.
Past events
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2017 |
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| September 24 |
Fort Taber Youth Fishing Clinic |
New Bedford, MA |
| July 12 | Family Fishing Night |
Sandwich, MA |
| June 25 | Fort Taber Youth Fishing Clinic |
New Bedford, MA |
| June 24 | Cape Cod Canal Boating and Water Safety Day | Sandwich, MA |
| June 10 | Salem Willows Youth Fishing Clinic | Salem, MA |
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2016 |
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| August 24 | A Day With DMF Fishing Event |
Salem, MA |
| August 16 | Youth Fishing Clinic | South Yarmouth, MA |
| August 5 | Youth Fishing Clinic for BELL group | Castle Island |
| July 20 | Junior Ranger Fishing | Sandwich, MA |
| June 25 | Cape Cod Canal Boating and Water Safety Day |
Sandwich, MA |
| June 18 | Salem Willows Youth Fishing Clinic | Salem, MA |
| May 21 | Cashman Park Youth Fishing Clinic | Newburyport, MA |
| 2015 | ||
| August | Youth Fishing Clinic | South Yarmouth, MA |
| June | Cape Cod Canal Boating and Water Safety Day | Sandwich, MA |
| 2014 | ||
| August | Youth Fishing Clinic | South Yarmouth, MA |
Additional Resources for Past events
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 Angler education financial assistance
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