[ODFW-News] Fish, clam and crab for free June 11-12

[ODFW News]

For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 1, 2005
 
Fish, clam and crab for free June 11-12

Free Fishing Weekend offers many fishing events for novice anglers
 
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.
 
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. 
 
The celebration began in 1988 as a way to encourage more people to
become involved in angling and the outdoors.  
 
"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. 
 
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
www.dfw.state.or.us/free_fishing
<http://www.dfw.state.or.us/free_fishing> . The event locations are
listed below.
 
FREE FISHING WEEKEND EVENTS JUNE 11-12, 2005
 
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. 
 
Benton 
Thissel Pond, Alsea Hatchery: June 11, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.  
 
Clackamas 
Small Fry Pond, Promontory Park: June 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  

Clatsop 
Fort Stevens State Park: June 11, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.  
 
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.  
 
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. 
 
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.  
 
Grant 
Seventh Street Pond: June 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  
 
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.  
 
Jefferson 
Cove Palisades 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.  
 
Josephine 
Selmac Lake: June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
 
Klamath 
Fourmile Quarry Ponds: June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  
Klamath Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
 
Lane 
Leaburg Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
Willamette Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  
 
Lincoln 
Salmon River Hatchery: June 11, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.  
 
Linn 
Foster Lake/South Santiam Fish Hatchery: June 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Disabled access available.
 
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.  
 
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. 
 
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.  
 
Umatilla 
Twin Ponds, Ukiah Kids' Fishing Derby: June 11, 7 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.  
 
Union 
Morgan Lake: June 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Disabled access available. 
 
Wallowa 
Marr Pond: June 11, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.  
 
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