New FishAZ Network offers events for anglers of all skill levels
Do you know someone who would like to learn more about fishing in Arizona but doesn’t know where to start? Or are you an angler with some experience who would like to further hone your skills?
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has collaborated with its conservation partners to create the FishAZ Network, where you can find upcoming instructional and educational events, hands-on beginner fishing outings, and other fishing opportunities based on your skill level and interest.
To find out more and to register for the different events, visit https://register-ed.com/
Just a few of the upcoming events are:
Saturday, Feb. 12 – Parker Take a Kid Fishing event. This free event at La Paz County Park in Parker, Ariz., starts with registration at 9 a.m. Fishing starts at 10 a.m. and closes at 2 p.m. Rods, reels, instruction provided for the event. Find out more.
Saturday, Feb. 26 – Salt River Cleanup & Fly Fishing Day. AZFishbook and the Zane Grey Chapter of Trout Unlimited are teaming up on this fishing and trash pickup outing at the Blue Point Recreation Area along the Salt River. Bring your rod, waders, flies and mask. Also, don’t forget you need a Tonto parking pass. Instruction for beginners starts at 9:30 a.m.. Pre-registration is requested – for more information and to register, click here.
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27 – Tres Rios Nature Festival. This free event showcases the rich diversity of wildlife habitat, history and culture of the Gila River drainage, which is made up of the Gila, Salt and Agua Fria rivers. Activities include guided bird tours, canoeing on the river, archery, fishing demos from AZGFD, and learning about wildlife of the Southwest. Located at the Base & Meridian Wildlife Area in Avondale. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Find out more.
Wednesday, March 2 – Fly Fishers Arizona will be hosting fly-fishing meet-ups each Wednesday, 9-10 a.m., at Roadrunner Park in Phoenix. These are free events – bring the whole family! Come out and practice your casting, get a few casting tips, or just hang out with other anglers and swap stories. Find out more.
Saturday, March 12 - Fish Habitat Project in Mesa. The City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department will be using recycled materials to make fish habitat structures for Red Mountain Lake to improve fishing conditions. This is a hands-on project and should be a lot of fun. The fish habitat will be installed in the lake at a later date. Find out more.
Saturday, March 19 - Yuma Youth Fishing and Outdoor Clinic. Held at Mittry Lake. Free family-friendly introductory event where kids learn fishing, knot-tying techniques, archery, safe BB gun practices, and use of binoculars. There will be food, prizes and more. Hosted by the Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club. Find out more.
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