[ODFW-News] Trout stocked for youth fishing event

[ODFW News]

For Immediate Release Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Trout stocked for youth fishing event

CLACKAMAS - Young people interested in angling can find a great fishing
opportunity April 8 at St. Louis Pond near Woodburn. 

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 1,500 rainbow
trout into St. Louis Pond as part of the Youth Angling Enhancement
Program, now in its second year.  ODFW staff and volunteers will be
available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide access to fishing equipment
and angling instruction.  Contact the Clackamas ODFW office at
503-657-2000 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 Salmon Trout Enhancement Program Biologist Jeff Fulop. "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.

To find St. Louis Pond from I-5 take the Woodburn exit. Then go east
from the exit to Hwy 99E. At 99E you head south to Gervais Road. Go west
on Gervais Road through the town of Gervais. The road eventually changes
to St Louis Rd. Continue west on St Louis Rd back over I-5 to Tesch
Road, at the railroad crossing. Go left on Tesch Rd and follow the signs
to the ponds. The event will be at pond # 3.