TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-FOREST SERVICE
News Release
Julie Speegle
Asst. Public Affairs Officer
jspeegle@xxxxxxxxx
Work: 907-789-6246
Cell: 907-723-3304
For release: June 9, 2010
Reel in the memories with Family Fishing Days on the Tongass
Ketchikan, AK — Taking the family fishing? While you’re grabbing your fishing gear, don’t forget your camera, because there is nothing to compare to a child’s look of amazement and excitement when they hook their first fish.
The Tongass National Forest has several family fishing events happening throughout the summer, perfect for families that are experienced fishers, as well as those new to the sport. Each event is held in partnership with a variety of businesses and organizations.
The family fishing events also feature a variety of other activities, depending upon location, such as fish printing (Gyotaku), games, information booths, obstacle courses, prizes and other outdoor activities as well as refreshments.
The first of the family fishing activities begin this Saturday, June 12, designated as National Get Outdoors Day.
Juneau Ranger District
Family Fishing Day
Saturday, June 12
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Twin Lakes
Hoonah Ranger District
Family Fishing Week
June 12-19
Throughout Hoonah
June 12: Fun Run at Keidladee Park
June 13: Beach Cleanup
June 16: Fish Stuff for Kids (Keidladee Park)
June 18: Fishing Training for Kids (Keidladee Park)
June 19: Kids Fishing Derby at Icy Strait Point
Sitka Ranger District
Kids’ Fishing Day
Saturday, June 12
Registration: 8 a.m.
Fishing: 9 a.m. - Noon
Swan Lake
Craig and Thorne Bay Ranger Districts
The Ultimate Kids Fishing Day Event
(Prince of Wales Island-wide event)
Saturday, June 12
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Eagles Nest Campground
Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District
Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 19
9-11:30 a.m.
Check-in: 9 a.m.
Ages 3-5: 9:30 a.m.
Ages 6-8: 10 a.m.
Ages 9-15: 10:30 a.m.
City Park
Petersburg Ranger District
Kake Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 19
Yakutat Ranger District
Family Fishing Day
Saturday, July 24
Yakutat Boat Harbor
For more information, call the respective ranger district.
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Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service
Reeling ‘em in
Juneau resident Beck Schneider, 3, tries to catch his first fish at last year’s Family Fishing Day in Juneau. He was successful in his endeavor, and caught a small fish. Now at age 4, he’ll be trying for a bigger catch this Saturday at Twin Lakes.
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