Christie Scott (971) 673-6038
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Clackamas, Ore. — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is hosting a free youth angling event Saturday, April 28 at Trojan Pond near Rainier in the North Willamette watershed.     

ODFW will stock over 3,000 fish and Island Springs Hatchery will stock 350 trout 16 inches or larger at Trojan Pond near Rainier, Oregon.  The department is also supplying rods and reels, tackle and fish bags for use by young anglers without fishing equipment.  ODFW staff and volunteers will be on hand from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Trojan Pond to answer questions and offer assistance to less experienced youth anglers. Packets of information including the new Easy Angling Oregon booklets will be available to participants.  The event is free to the public. 

“It’s great weather to get the family out and moving,” says Jeff Fulop, STEP Biologist for the North Willamette Watershed.  “These events are a great chance for parents to see how fun a day of fishing with the kids can be.  Mom and Dad can even let the kids bring home dinner!”

This program was made possible through a $50,000 appropriation from the Oregon Legislature and a partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, which has pledged an additional $50,000 and is working with ODFW to develop and promote youth fishing opportunities throughout the state.

Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers aged 13 and under do not require a license, while those 14-17 require a juvenile license.  All fishing regulations continue to apply for this event.

Trojan Pond is a 15-acre lake located on the north side of Highway 30 in Prescott, just southeast of Rainier.