[ODFW-News] Trout Stocked for Hebo Lake Youth Fishing Event

[Odfw News]

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife  
Contact: Tracy Holton (503) 842-2741 
Internet: www.dfw.state.or.us <http://www.dfw.state.or.us/>   Fax: (503)
842-8385
 
 
For Immediate Release Thursday, March 24, 2005
 
Trout Stocked for Hebo Lake Youth Fishing Event

TILLAMOOK - Young people interested in learning to fish can find a great
fishing opportunity March 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hebo Lake in
Hebo. 
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock nearly 2,000 rainbow
trout for the event as part of the Youth Angling Enhancement Program.
The department also supplies rods and reels for young anglers who don
not have their own fishing equipment.

The day's events include casting contests with prizes and fish printing.
Anglers age 13 and under do not need a fishing license, but all state
fishing regulations apply during the event.

The program is 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.

"The Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation has been a great partner in
this effort," said ODFW STEP Biologist Tracy Holton. "Their hard work
and financial contributions have been critical to the success of this
program, which introduces children to the fun of fishing and encourages
participation in outdoor recreation activities."

Hebo Lake is located in the Siuslaw National Forest, off Highway 22. The
campgrounds are closed, but Hebo Ranger Station workers will open the
gates to vehicles and waive user fees for families participating in the
event. Gates will be shut and locked at 2 p.m. when the event concludes.

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