Fish, clam and crab for free June 11-12

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[font "Arial"][size 2]SALEM - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today announced nearly 40 events scheduled statewide for the 17th annual Free Fishing Weekend, June 11-12.[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Observed in Oregon each June, Free Fishing Weekend offers Oregon residents and visitors a full weekend to fish, crab and clam without a license. All fishing and shell harvest regulations continue to apply. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]The celebration began in 1988 as a way to encourage more people to become involved in angling and the outdoors. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]"We encourage experienced anglers to make a point of introducing friends, family members and especially children to the fun of fishing throughout the year, and Free Fishing Weekend makes it even easier by allowing people to fish without a license," said ODFW Director Lindsay Ball. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]ODFW sponsors events at sites throughout the state, mostly geared toward introductory angling opportunities for youth. Many are accessible to disabled anglers. More information may be found on the ODFW Web site at [/size][/font][url "http://www.dfw.state.or.us/free_fishing"][font "Arial"][size 2]www.dfw.state.or.us/free_fishing[/size][/font][/url][font "Arial"][size 2]. The event locations are listed below.[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]FREE FISHING WEEKEND EVENTS JUNE 11-12, 2005[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Baker
Farewell Bend State Park: June 11, 9 a.m.-2:30p.m. Disabled access available.
Unity Lake State Park: June 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Disabled access available. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Benton
Thissel Pond, Alsea Hatchery: June 11, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Clackamas
Small Fry Pond, Promontory Park: June 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. [/size][/font]
[font "Arial"][size 2]Clatsop
Fort Stevens State Park: June 11, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Coos
Eel Lake in Tugman State Park: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Powers Pond in Powers County Park: June 11, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Curry
Elk River Hatchery: June 11 and 12, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Disabled access available. For
participants 10 years of age and younger.
Libby Pond: June 11, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. For participants 14 years of age and younger.
No boat access. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Douglas
Cooper Creek: June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Diamond Lake: June 11, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Herberts Pond: June 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Marie: June 12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Grant
Seventh Street Pond: June 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Jackson
Butte Falls Fish Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Expo Ponds: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hyatt Lake Reservoir: June 11, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Disabled access available.
Stewart State Park Day Use Area: June 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Jefferson
Cove Palies State Park, Crooked River Day Use Area: June 11, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wizard Falls Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Josephine
Selmac Lake: June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Klamath
Fourmile Quarry Ponds: June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Klamath Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Lane
Leaburg Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Willamette Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Lincoln
Salmon River Hatchery: June 11, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Linn
Foster Lake/South Santiam Fish Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Disabled access available.[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Marion
Champoeg State Heritage Area Boat Dock: June 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Detroit Lake: June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Disabled access available.
Silverton Reservoir: June 11, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For participants 12 years and younger.
Walter Wirth Lake: June 11, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Multnomah
Benson Lake State Park: June 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bonneville Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For participants
12 years of age and younger. Disabled access for participants 12 years of age and
younger. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Tillamook
Hebo Lake: June 11, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Disabled access available.
Nedonna Pond: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Trask River Hatchery: June 11, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Umatilla
Twin Ponds, Ukiah Kids' Fishing Derby: June 11, 7 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Union
Morgan Lake: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Disabled access available. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Wallowa
Marr Pond: June 11, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. [/size][/font]
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