State-sponsored family fishing program slated for June 30 at Dunlap Creek Park
Dunlap Creek Park in Menallen Township will host a free fishing program for residents with little or no experience on Friday, June 30 from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Dunlap Creek Park
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will kick off summer with a Family Fishing Program at Dunlap Creek Park in Menallen Township.
The free program is designed for families and individuals with limited or no fishing experience, and no fishing license is required. Fishing rods, bait and tackle will be provided.
PFBC Southwest Region Education Specialist Miranda Smith said the program is an opportunity for area residents to learn and practice basic skills in a hands-on setting.
鈥淧FBC staff will introduce participants to the basics of how to be safe, cast, bait a hook, and go fishing,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淭his program is perfect for citizens to attend if they are new to fishing because our goal is to teach them everything they need to know to go fishing on their own. They鈥檒l learn how to rig a fishing rod with basic tackle. We鈥檒l also touch on regulations and identification of popular sportfish.鈥�
Smith said participants learn to be SMART anglers by completing the program. SMART stands for safety, manners, appreciating clean water, (acting responsibly with) releasing fish and teaching others.
鈥淚t鈥檚 important for anglers to learn proper fishing practices so that they keep themselves and others safe, and are good stewards of our aquatic resources,鈥� Smith said.
The Family Fishing Program takes place Friday, June 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dunlap Creek Park鈥檚 Pavilion No. 5.
Pre-registration is required at www.register-ed.com/events/view/200116 to register.
鈥淏y attending this program, I hope that participants learn that fishing is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by all ages, and that fishing doesn鈥檛 have to be expensive or complicated,鈥� Smith said.