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March 20, 2015DNR hosts series of youth fishing rodeos/family fishing clinics around the state
Winter is slowing 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 (DNR) 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 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 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 or for more information regarding an upcoming Family Fishing Clinic event or to host an event, please contact Aquaticed@dnr.sc.gov or (803) 737-8483.
Upcoming Fishing Rodeos:
* April 11 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - The Ponds Fishing Rodeo (Dorchester County)
* April 25 - Blue Hole Recreation Area
* April 25 - Lake Thicketty
* May 2 - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Draper WMA
* May 2 - Croft State Park
* May 2 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Star Fort Pond
* May 9 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Goose Creek Rodeo
* May 9 - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sunrise Lake
* May 16 - Barnwell County
* May 16 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Bulls Bay Nature Festival Rodeo
* May 16 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Cohen Campbell Fish Hatchery
* May 16 - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Darlington County
* May 16 - Foster Park Lake, Union
* May 16 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Harold Pittman Memorial Fishing Day-Blue Heron Youth Fishing Rodeo
* May 16 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Jimmy Shay Memorial Fishing Rodeo at Lick Fork Lake, Edgefield
* May 16 - Piedmont Tree Nursery
* June 6 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Horry County Rodeo at Carolina Forest
* October 24 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Socastee Fishing Rodeo
Upcoming Family Fishing Clinics:
* April 18 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Lake Wateree State Park
* April 18 - 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
* April 18 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Lake Warren State Park (Shelter 1)
* April 18 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
* April 25 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Aiken State Park (Fish Lake Picnic Shelter)
* May 16 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
* May 23 - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
* June 20 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
* June 27 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
* July 18 - 1 p.m. to 4:00 - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
* July 22 - 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Camp Gravatt - Aiken
* July 25 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
* August 15 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lexington Wildlife Chapter
* August 15 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
* September 19 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Sun City Grand Parents Park - Fort Mill
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