[ODFW-News] Trout Stocked for Youth Fishing Event

[ODFW News]

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 	
Contact: 	Anne Pressentin Young (503) 947-6020	
Internet: www.dfw.state.or.us  Fax: (503) 947-6009

For Immediate Release	Monday, April 12, 2004

Trout Stocked for Youth Fishing Event

Tillamook - Young people interested in learning how to fish can find a
great fishing opportunity Saturday, April 17, at Hebo Lake in Hebo,
Oregon. 
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking approximately
2,000 rainbow trout for the event as part of the new Youth Angling
Enhancement Program. The department also is supplying rods and reels for
use by young anglers who don't have their own fishing equipment.  Other
activities include casting contests with associated prizes and fishing
clinics by the Nestucca Anglers.  Activities are scheduled from 9 am to
2 pm.
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.  
Hebo Lake is located in the Siuslaw National Forest just off Highway
22. 

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