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Lake Arcadia family
fishing clinics slated throughout summer
As the weather continues to warm up,
families may be taking notice of all the fishing opportunities that surround
them, including the opportunity to learn about the popular sport. And there
are plenty of opportunities throughout the summer thanks to the Oklahoma
Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Aquatic Resources Education Program (AREP).
“There is a lot of great fishing in Oklahoma, but if you have
never been introduced to the sport, it can be beneficial to have some help,”
said Damon Springer, aquatic education coordinator for the Wildlife
Department. “One of our family fishing clinics, held throughout the summer,
is a great place to start.”
Starting May 20, the aquatic education program will host the
free family fishing clinics from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday
evening through Aug. 12.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling (405)
521-3855.
The Aquatic Resources Education Program is the Department's
means to promote the sport of fishing and aquatic resource awareness as well
as a way to give youth, regardless of family situation, an opportunity to
learn about Oklahoma's aquatic environments and how to
fish.
Developed in 1988, the program's objectives are to increase the
understanding, appreciation, and awareness of Oklahoma's aquatic
resources; facilitate the learning of angling skills, outdoor ethics, and
sportfishing opportunities in the state; enhance
urban fishing opportunities; develop adult fishing clinics or seminars and
provide information on specialized fishing techniques.
These one-day events present information on such topics as fish
identification, knot-tying, fish cleaning and cooking, fishing tackle
selection and use, water safety, outdoor ethics and more.
Most clinics, including Lake Arcadia family fishing clinics, include
fishing at a nearby pond or lake.
Family fishing clinics are also available in the Tulsa area at the Oklahoma Aquarium’s
Zebco Pond. For more information call the
Wildlife Department’s Jenks office at (918) 299-2334.
For more information about the Aquatic Resources Education
Program, log on to the Department’s Web site at
wildlifedepartment.com.
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