FISHING IN THE CITY - kids event - ages 5-15- adults can fish at 1p.m.w/License

FISHING IN THE CITY - kids event - ages 5-15- adults can fish at 1p.m.w/License
Sunday, February 10, 2013
8:00 AM
to 11:30 AM

SANDY WOOL LAKE - Ed Levin County Park
3100 Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA(edit map)

AFTER THE CLINIC - when the clinic nets are pulled - Everyone can fish - ADULTS must have a fishing license & provide their own rod and bait

South Bay Fishing in the City
Since 1995 South Bay Fishing in the City has taught thousands of local children how to fish through in-school programs and fishing clinics at various Santa Clara County and San Jose City parks. The foundation of this program is to teach children to fish and provide the knowledge and tools needed to return and fish on their own.
On Community Fishing Days children age 5-15 learn the joys of fishing, and to discover opportunities to fish at public lakes, ponds and streams in their own community. The program also provides children an appreciation of the outdoors, basic environmental awareness, and promotes a sense of stewardship of parks, fishing and the environment as a whole. Thanks to the program’s partners, South Bay Fishing in the City is offered at no cost to the participants (any park entrance fees must be paid).

All events take place from 8:00 to 11:30 AM.
Registration is first come, first serve from 8:00 – 10:00 AM.
There is a maximum number of spots for kids at each event - i.e. the neted area will only safely accomodate a set # of kids - each event will have a designated # of spots depending on lake conditions and safety issues - - - - -
Registration may be closed prior to 10:00AM IF that # is reached
Children must be 5-15 years old.
Participants (children) first go through a clinic on the basics of fishing, including: safety and ethics, knot tying, casting and rigging.
All clinics are taught by our dedicated and knowledgeable volunteer staff.
Children are loaned a rod (a parental ID is required for every two rods loaned), provided bait and tackle and then try their luck at fishing for the remainder of the event!
Parental supervision is mandatory, but we encourage that:
kids be allowed to “do it themselves” – let them do the fishing!
Sunday, February 10
8 – 11:30 AM
Community Fishing Day
Ed Levin County Park, Milpitas -- Sandy Wool Lake

South Bay Fishing in the City partners include:
California Department of Fish and Game -- www.dfg.ca.org
Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department -- www.parkhere.org
City of San Jose Parks & Recreation -- www.sanjoseca.gov/prns
Rotary International -- www.rotary.org
Bay Area Sportfishers -- http://bayareasportfishers.com/

For more information, please call (408) 355-2254 or email volunteer@prk.sccgov.org.
If you enjoy fishing and want to serve your community, volunteer for an upcoming Fishing in the City event