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March 8, 2016DNR hosts series of youth fishing rodeos/family fishing clinics around the state
Winter is slowly winding down and the warmer temperatures are just around the corner, so what better way to get outdoors for family fun than a S.C. Department of Natural Resources youth fishing rodeo or a family fishing clinic?
For the rodeos, youth ages 6-15 must be accompanied by an adult and no adult fishing will be allowed. Pre-registration is preferred but registration is available on site for most events. Register online at www.dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed/rodeos or call (803) 737-8483. Sign in occurs 15-30 minutes prior to the session start time. Bring your own fishing equipment and tackle. Bait may be provided at some of the rodeos.
Want to get your line in the water and reel in the big one, but you don't feel confident with your angling skills? Family Fishing Clinics is an introductory class to fishing. The clinics are sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Education Section and are designed to introduce the basics of fishing to the young and old or those who need a refresher to increase their future participation in the sport.
Family Fishing Clinics teach skills on how to tie a fishing knot, rig a rod and reel, and casting. The best part is everyone will get to try their hand at fishing. Family Fishing Clinics are free of charge. Register online at www.dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed/fishingclinic or for more information regarding an upcoming Family Fishing Clinic event or to host an event, contact AquaticEd@dnr.sc.gov or (803) 737-8483.
Upcoming Fishing Rodeos:
- April 16 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The Ponds Fishing Rodeo (Dorchester County)
- April 23 – 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Blue Hole Recreation Area
- April 30 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Blue Heron
- May 7 – 9 a.m. to Noon - Lake Thicketty
- May 7 – 9 a.m. to Noon – Croft State Park
- May 7 – 9 a.m. to Noon - Star Fort Pond
- May 7 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Marlboro County
- TBD – Barnwell County
- May 14 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Goose Creek Rodeo
- May 14 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Jimmy Shay Memorial Fishing Rodeo at Lick Fork Lake, Edgefield
- May 14 – 9 a.m. to Noon - Cohen Campbell Fish Hatchery
- May 14 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Darlington County
- May 14 – 9 a.m. to Noon - Piedmont Tree Nursery
- May 21 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Bulls Bay Nature Festival Rodeo
- May 21 – 9 a.m. to Noon - Foster Park Lake, Union
- May 21 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Draper WMA
- June 4 – 9 a.m. to Noon - Horry County Rodeo, Peach Tree
- June 11 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Sewee Center Youth Fishing Day
- Sept. 24 – 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Cheraw Fish Hatchery
- Oct. 8 – 9 a.m. to Noon - Socastee Fishing Rodeo, Sayebrook
Upcoming Family Fishing Clinics:
- April 2 – 1-4 p.m. - Lake Warren State Park (Shelter #1)
- April 9 – 1-4 p.m. – Barnwell State Park
- April 16 – 1-4 p.m. – Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
- April 23 - 9:00am to 12:00pm - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
- May 21 – 1-4 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
- May 21 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
- June 4 – 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Wateree Heritage Preserve
- June 18 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
- June 18 - 9 a.m. to Noon - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
- July 16 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
- Aug. 6 – 1-4 p.m. – Barnwell State Park (Shelter #4)
- Aug. 20 – 3-6:30 p.m. - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
- Aug. 20 – 1-4 p.m. – Lake Warren State Park (Shelter # 1)
- Aug. 20- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
- Sept. 17 – 1-4 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
- Sept. 17 – Lexington Wildlife Chapter, time to be determined
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