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National Fishing Week Events – Free Fishing Day: June 7
Release Date: May 22, 2014
Contact(s): Nikki Swanson 541-225-6439
As part of the twenty sixth annual observance of National Fishing Week, the Willamette National Forest, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and their partners, invite you to come out for a fun day of free fishing on Saturday June 7, 2014.
The Forest will offer three events to give youngsters the opportunity to get outdoors to fish and learn about fishing. If they are big enough to hold a pole, they are old enough to fish!
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized free fishing to all people, regardless of age, for the entire weekend of June 7-8. State size restrictions and catch limits are in effect at each site as stated in the 2014 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations book.
- More about free fishing weekend from Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Free Fishing Day at Roaring River Fish Hatchery
Activity Description: Fishing for youth up to age 12, fish printing, education booth, wheelchair accessible, and loaner fishing poles and worms for kids who need it! There is a large pond with some very large fish and plenty of room for casting. This free event is sponsored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife South Santiam Hatchery and Roaring River Hatchery, Albany Chapter of the Northwest Steelheaders, and US Forest Service Sweet Home Ranger District.
- Date/Time: June 7, 2014; 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
- Location: The Derby will be held at Roaring River Fish Hatchery – near the town of Lacomb, Oregon.
- Contact: Amanda Colton
- Phone: 541-367-5168
- Email: arcolton@fs.fed.us
Detroit Ranger District Free Fishing Day Clinic:
Activity Description: Kids 18 or under are invited to fish Detroit Lake from the pier or by boat while kids under 11 can fish from a small pond. There will also be a fish painting booth. Lunch will be provided by the Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America. This event includes educational value, fun and prizes.
- Date/Time: June 7, 2014; 10 am to 2 pm.
- Location/Directions: Hoover Campground on Detroit Lake. Hoover is located on Blowout Road, 2 miles east of the town of Detroit.
- Contact: Darren Neff
- Phone: 503- 854-4219
- Email: daneff@fs.fed.us
Middle Fork Ranger District Free Fishing Event
Activity Description: Fishing in a stream for hatchery-raised rainbow trout. Fishing poles and worms will be available for use at the event. Special fishing area for children age 10 and under. Each child will be limited to two fish. Hatchery rainbow trout will be stocked in nearby Salmon Creek providing parents and children 11 and older a fishing opportunity. Casting and "biggest fish" contests with prizes.
- Date/Time: June 7, 2014; 9 am to Noon.
- Location/Directions: From I-5 south of Eugene, OR, take Highway 58 east and travel approximately 40 miles through the city of Oakridge and over the Salmon Creek Bridge. Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road.
- Contact: Doug Larson
- Phone: 541-782-5332
- Email: dlarson@fs.fed.us