About the Event
The Passport to Fishing program will be held on June 15th from 8:00 -10:00 am at Findley State Park in Wellington, Ohio.
This event is held at the Campground Shelterhouse
This is a free event that will be open to children ages 7 through 17 years old.
The goal of the Passport to Fishing program is to provide skills, knowledge and information to participants so that children are able to start fishing in their own town or community. This program uses a hands on approach established by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and has a strong conservation message.
The Passport to Fishing program will last two hours and consists of a total of four different stations. Participants will rotate as a group around to each station.
Participants will visit four stations covering the following topics…
- Casting
- Local Information
- Fish Habitat and Fish Handling
- Rigging and Knot Tying
Morning refreshments will be available during check-in.
**Please plan to arrive prior to 8 am for check in. Check-in will start at 7:30 am.**
Registration
Registration is required and will be accepted May 10th until June 14th or until all spaces are filled.
Email naturalist Wiz Moore at Willard.Moore@dnr.ohio.gov to register.
Participants 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please no more than four children per one adult/guardian.
A waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required for all participants.
**Please plan to arrive prior to 8 am for check in. Check-in will start at 7:30 am.**
What to Bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
Young Anglers Fishing Derby
Interested in hanging out in the park for a little longer and putting your newly learned skills to the test? Join the Friends of Findley SP after the Passport to Fishing program for their Yong Anglers Fishing Derby.
The Young Anglers Fishing Derby is held at Picnic Point in Findley State Park.
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