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Sport angling offers youth a healthy and fun recreational activity that can be shared for a lifetime with friends and family.
The Aquatic and Angler Education Program introduces aquatic ecology and sport angling with an emphasis on youth. Programs give youth an understanding of aquatic ecosystems, and help them to develop the skills, knowledge and responsibilities associated with angling.
There are four major areas of instruction:
- Basic fishing skills
- Aquatic conservation and stewardship
- Ethical conduct and responsibilities
- Water safety
The program is delivered statewide through certified volunteer instructors and is a free program delivered through school districts, Boys and Girls clubs, police activity leagues, and parks and recreation departments
Resources
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ODFW instructor, Heather, teaches a young boy to fish.
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The Family Fishing Events Program offers a host of fishing opportunities at stocked ponds throughout the state. On-site volunteers provide equipment, teach children how to bait and cast, and help kids "reel in" their catch. The program provides a unique opportunity for children to learn how to fish and discover just how much fun it can be!
Family Fishing Events Calendar
Free Fishing Weekend
Introduce a friend, child, co-worker or family member to fishing during Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend. Always the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in June; ODFW offers Oregon residents and visitors a full weekend to fish, crab and clam without a license.
Free Fishing Weekend Events Calendar
For instructors
All certified instructors will be provided with program assistance through the following means of support:
- Instructional Curriculum and Teaching Materials
- Student Manuals
- Equipment
- Teaching Aids
- Training
- Uniform
- Communications and Program Information
- Support Resources
If you are interested in becoming an Aquatic and Angler Education Instructor, or would like to see this program offered to your local school district or community organization, please call (503) 947-6017.
These programs are funded by the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson) and the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act (Wallop-Breaux).
Assurances
The Oregon Outdoor Skills Program is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and offers all persons the opportunity to participate in programs and activities regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. No individual will be turned away from or otherwise be denied access to or benefit from, any program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to the Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: WSFR-4020, Arlington, VA 22203.
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