04-24-2004, 06:28 AM
[size 2]Trout to be stocked for Klamath Falls-area youth fishing event
LAKE OF THE WOODS - Young people interested in learning how to fish can find a great fishing opportunity Saturday, May 29, and Friday, June 11, at Lake of the Woods in Klamath County.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking more than 1,000 rainbow trout for two events as part of the new Youth Angling Enhancement Program.
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.
"This is being done for kids, so while the standard fishing regulations will apply, we would like to ask adults to leave the fishing to the next generation for a few days," said Dan Van Dyke, ODFW biologist.
Lake of the Woods is located approximately 45 miles west of Klamath Falls and 45 miles east of Medford on Highway 140. [/size]
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LAKE OF THE WOODS - Young people interested in learning how to fish can find a great fishing opportunity Saturday, May 29, and Friday, June 11, at Lake of the Woods in Klamath County.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking more than 1,000 rainbow trout for two events as part of the new Youth Angling Enhancement Program.
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.
"This is being done for kids, so while the standard fishing regulations will apply, we would like to ask adults to leave the fishing to the next generation for a few days," said Dan Van Dyke, ODFW biologist.
Lake of the Woods is located approximately 45 miles west of Klamath Falls and 45 miles east of Medford on Highway 140. [/size]
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