[ODFW-News] Trout stocked for youth fishing event near The Dalles

[ODFW News]

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 	
Contact: 	Anne Pressentin Young (503) 947-6020	
Internet: www.dfw.state.or.us  Fax: (503) 947-6009

For Immediate Release	Thursday, May 20, 2004

Trout Stocked for Youth Fishing Event

THE DALLES - Young people interested in learning how to fish can find a
great fishing opportunity Saturday, June 5, at Mayer State Park, The
Dalles, Oregon. 

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in cooperation with the
Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a FREE youth
fishing event. ODFW is stocking legal sized rainbow trout for the event
as part of the new Youth Angling Enhancement Program. The department can
supply a limited number of rods and reels for use by young anglers who
don't have their own fishing equipment.  ODFW staff and volunteer
anglers will be available to share fishing techniques between 8:30 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m.  Activity stations will feature fish biology, knot tying,
casting and fish printing.  All children must be accompanied by an
adult.

The 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.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the fun of
fishing and encourage participation in outdoor recreation activities,"
said ODFW Director Lindsay Ball. "A lot of credit goes to the Oregon
Wildlife Heritage Foundation for all their hard work and financial
contributions to help make this event possible."

Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers under the age of 13 can
fish for free. A juvenile license is required for anglers 14-17 years of
age. All other anglers must have an Oregon adult fishing license. All
fishing regulations continue to apply.

Mayer State Park is located at milepost 75 off I-84, just west of The
Dalles.
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Information and Education Division
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
(503) 947-6002