[ODFW-News] Trout stocked for youth fishing event

[ODFW News]

For Immediate Release Monday, April 3, 2006

Trout stocked for youth fishing event

EUGENE - Young people interested in angling can find a great fishing
opportunity April 15 at Alton Baker Park's canoe canal in Eugene. 

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock 1,500 rainbow trout
into the canal as part of the Youth Angling Enhancement Program, now in
its second year. ODFW staff and volunteers will be available from 9:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide fishing equipment and angling instruction. The
park is accessed through Country Club Road. Contact the Springfield ODFW
office at 541-726-3515 for more information.

The stocking 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.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the fun of
fishing and encourage participation in outdoor recreation activities,"
said Assistant District Fisheries Biologist Kelly Reis. "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 event is for kids, so while the standard fishing regulations will
apply, we ask adults to leave the fishing to the young ones for a few
days," said Erik Moberly, ODFW biologist.  
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