[ODFW-News] Free Fishing Weekend events are slated around the Umpqua

[ODFW News]

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife  
Contact: Laura Jackson or Meghan Collins (541) 440-3353 
Internet: www.dfw.state.or.us  Fax: (541) 673-0372
 
For Immediate Release Monday, June 5, 2006

Free Fishing Weekend events are slated around the Umpqua 
 
ROSEBURG - Free Fishing Weekend is just around the corner with several
local events scheduled for area kids. No license is required for anyone
who wants to fish June 10 and 11, however all regulations still apply.
 
Douglas County events are listed below.
 
Herbert's Pond, Canyonville - On Saturday, June 10 ODFW and local
sponsors are hosting an event from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for kids 16 and
younger. Included are free hot dogs, chips and soda, various prizes, and
a drawing for two Umpqua Bank savings bonds. The pond is located just
outside Canyonville on the Tiller-Trail Highway.
 
Lake Marie, Umpqua Lighthouse State Park - An event is scheduled for
Sunday, June 11, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. that features a casting contest
with prizes. Kids can borrow rods and munch on free hot dogs and soda.
 
Diamond Lake Resort - The Resort is hosting a Free Fishing Derby on
Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. for kids 17 and younger.
Trophies will be awarded in three age groups and the Resort will provide
free hot dogs, Pepsi, and Umpqua Dairy ice cream to all derby
participants. Call 800-733-7593 ext 227 for a registration form, or
register at the Marina on the morning of June 10. 
 
Cooper Creek Reservoir - An event is scheduled for Saturday, June 10,
from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for kids. The event features a kiddie fishing pond
for ages 4 and under, kids casting contest, and hourly door prizes. Free
hot dogs are provided.
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