COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Families looking for a fun day outdoors with a fishing pole in hand should mark their calendars for ODFW’s Family Fishing Event at Row River Nature Park in Cottage Grove on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A part of the ODFW Outdoors Program, the event is aimed at introducing kids and their families to fishing. ODFW will provide rods, reels, tackle, and bait at no cost, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are also welcome to bring their own fishing gear. To ensure everyone has a good chance to catch a fish, ODFW will release nearly 1,000 rainbow trout into the pond the day of the event.

The event will take place at the fishing pond within Row River Nature Park, and no pre-registration is required.

Fishing License Information:

• Anglers 11 years old and younger do not need a fishing license.
• Anglers 12-17 years of age will need a youth fishing license, which can be purchased for $10 at ODFW offices, any licensed agent, or online at www.myodfw.com.
• Adults (18 and older) must have a valid fishing license. Licenses will not be sold at the event, so participants should obtain their licenses ahead of time or purchase them online via the MyODFW app.

Row River Nature Park’s fishing pond is one of more than 350 locations across Oregon where ODFW regularly stocks trout. For more information about fishing opportunities, including stocking schedules, maps, and guides, visit www.myodfw.com and check under the “Fishing” tab.

To talk to a biologist about the event or other fishing opportunities, seasons or regulations in the Lane County area, feel free to call ODFW’s Springfield office at (541) 726-3515.