DFG Free Fishing Festivals for the Family

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DFG Free Fishing Festivals for the Family

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From DFG Website ...
It's not bass fishing; but good way to introduce new people to the sport of fishing and family fun.

Trout Fest is a free educational event that introduces people to the sport of fishing and responsible angling. In 2012, Trout Fest will expand to the following locations:

•Saturday, April 28 –Kern River Hatchery in Kernville (Kern County)
•Saturday, May 12 –San Joaquin Hatchery in Friant (Fresno County)
•Saturday, May 26 – Moccasin Creek Hatchery in Moccasin (Tuolumne County)

Hours for all three events are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with parking, admission and activities at no cost to the public.

... bringing activities that are geared toward introducing both children and adults to hatcheries, conservation and fishing...

As in previous years, Trout Fest activities will introduce attendees to proper fishing techniques, how to clean and cook a fish, and the role of the hatchery system.
Pan-frying and grilling demonstrations featuring free recipes and samples will be offered, as well as fly-fishing clinics for varying skill levels and all-ages basic fishing clinics. Art activities will run continuously, including gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of fish printing. Event-goers can also watch a Fresno State graduate art student paint steel panels of trout predators such as the raccoon and heron...

More info on the DFG facebook page.
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