Learn to Fish
Programs this summer

Learn to Fish is an exciting program designed to introduce participants to recreational fishing. The age-specific, fun, and hands on lessons make it a perfect fit for youth and their families, as well as organized groups of all ages and abilities. To date the program has been a tremendous success, reaching over 30,000 youth and their families across the province!

This summer's Learn to Fish programs are for youth aged 5 - 15 (with the exception of the Tyee Spit event, see details below); parent supervision is mandatory. All equipment and tackle is provided. The program is free!

Learn about

• Fish Identification & Biology
• Habitat & Conservation
• Rods, Reels, Lines & Tackle
• Knot Tying
• Proper Fish Handling & Ethics
• Safety & Fishing Regulations
• Casting & Retrieving
• Where, When & How to Catch Fish
• Hands on Fishing (all tackle & equipment provided)

Events

Nearest Town/City: Campbell River, Vancouver Island

Location: Tyee Spit

Dates & Times: Friday, July 10, 6PM - 9PM and Saturday, July 11, 2PM - 5PM

Program details: Registration required; contact the City of Campbell River at (250) 286-1161. Meet at the north end of Tyee Spit at the Learn to Fish tent. This program is for youth 6 - 13 years of age.

More information: Contact the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery at (604)504-4716 or visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com.

Nearest Town/City: North Vancouver

Location: Alouette Lake, Golden Ears Provincial Park

Dates & Times: Tuesday, July 14 & 28, 10AM - Noon and Tuesday, August 11 & 25, 10AM- Noon

Program Details: Meet at the Learn to Fish tent near Campers Beach at Alouette Lake.

More information: Contact the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery at (604)504-4716 or visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com. Visit www.bcparks.ca for directions and maps.

Nearest Town/City: Harrison Hot Springs

Location: Hicks Lake, Sasquatch Provincial Park

Dates & Times: Saturday, July 4,18 & 25, 10AM - Noon and Saturday, August 1, 15 & 22, 10AM - Noon

Program Details: Meet at teh Learn to Fish tent at the amphitheatre at Hicks Lake Campground.

More information: Contact the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery at (604)504-4716 or visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com. Visit www.bcparks.ca for directions and maps.

Nearest Town/City: Mission

Location: Rolley Lake, Rolley Lake Provincial Park

Dates & Times: Tuesday, July 7 & 21, 10AM - Noon and Tuesday, August 4 & 18, 10AM - Noon

Program details: Meet at the amphitheatre at Rolley Lake Campground.

More information: Contact the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery at (604)504-4716 or visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com. Visit www.bcparks.ca for directions and maps.

Nearest Town/City: Chilliwack

Location: Cultus Lake, Cultus Lake Provincial Park

Dates & Times: Friday, July 3, 17, 24 & 31, 10AM - Noon and Friday, August 14 & 21, 10AM - Noon

Program details: Meet at the amphitheatre in Maple Bay Campground.

More information: Contact the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery at (604)504-4716 or visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com. Visit www.bcparks.ca for directions and maps.