[ODFW-News] CORRECTION: Trout stocked for youth fishing event

[ODFW News]

For Immediate Release Tuesday, March 7, 2006
 
CORRECTION: Trout stocked for youth fishing event

Editors Note: This release, issued March 2, should have mentioned the
appropriate location of the event, Cottage Grove Pond. 
We apologize for any confusion.

EUGENE - Young people interested in angling can find a great fishing
opportunity Saturday, March 11 at Cottage Grove Pond in Cottage Grove. 
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 1,000 rainbow trout
into Cottage Grove Pond as part of the Youth Angling Enhancement
Program, now in its third year.  ODFW staff and volunteers will be
available from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide access to some fishing
equipment and angling instruction.  Contact the Springfield ODFW office
at 541-726-3515 for more information.

The stocking 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 Fish Biologist Jeff Ziller.  "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 would like to ask adults to leave the fishing to the young
ones for a few days," said Erik Moberly, ODFW biologist.  

Cottage Grove Pond is located in off Row River Road east of Cottage
Grove.  From I-5, take exit 174, the Cottage Grove exit.  Head east on
Row River Road.  Turn north into the Cottage Grove Pond parking area at
East Regional Park before crossing the Coast Fork Willamette River.
 
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