Tongass National Forest family fishing events
KETCHIKAN, Alaska, May 30, 2018– The Tongass National Forest, partners and local volunteers are sponsoring free, youth fishing events throughout Southeast Alaska this summer. It is a great way for children to learn how to fish or
practice their fishing skills. Event planners will provide a wealth of experience and knowledge to help the beginning angler get started. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all persons should bring proper footwear and clothing. No experience
is needed to participate in these events.
Juneau Ranger District Family Fishing Day
- Location: Twin Lakes Park, Juneau
- Time/Date: June 2, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Activities: fishing and gyotaku (fish printing)
- Key Partners: Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Rotary Club
- For more information, contact Marci Johnson at 907-789-6253
Hoonah Ranger District Annual Kids Fishing Derby
- Location: Hoonah, AK at the Icy Strait Point Cookhouse/Beach
- Time/Date: June 2, 11:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.
- Activities: Fishing derby and free family lunch provided by Hoonah Trading Company
- Prizes/Special Guests: Prizes awarded at 2:30 p.m. by age categories
- Key Partners: City of Hoonah Parks and Recreation
- For more information, contact Marlene Duvall at 907-945-1206
Ketchikan/Misty Fiords Ranger District Kids Fishing Derby
- Location: City Park, Ketchikan
- Time/Date: June 16, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Activities: fishing, lure making, fish printing
- Key Partners: Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association and Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- For more information, contact the KMRD at 907-225-2148
Petersburg Ranger District Kake Annual Fishing Derby
- Location: Kake Community Gym
- Time/Date: June 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fish turned in by 1 p.m.
- Activities: fishing derby, lure making, macroinvertebrate identification, T-shirt fish prints, picnic lunch, and other related activities.
- Key Partners: City of Kake, Organized Village of Kake, Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), NSRRA, local organizations and businesses, and volunteers.
- For more information, contact Courtney Johnson at 907-772-5907, Eric Johnson at 907-772-5969 in Petersburg; or Amanda Davis in Kake at 907-209-2331
Prince of Wales Island Ranger Districts, Craig/Thorne Bay, 25th Annual Kids Fishing Day "Jim Beard Memorial" Event
- Location: Gravelly Creek Picnic Ground, USFS Thorne Bay Ranger District
- Time/Date: June 16, 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Activities: Featuring many fun and educational outdoor summer fishing and safety related activities, booths, and demonstrations. Free BBQ and Cotton Candy at noon.
- Prizes: Door prizes and fish derby awards at 1:30.
- Key Partners: Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Prince of Wales Tribal Enterprise Consortium, Prince of Wales Health Network.
- For more information, contact Mary Cook at 907-826-3271 orAri Cummings at 907-826-1602
Sitka Ranger District Kids Fishing Day
- Location: Swan Lake, Sitka
- Time/Date: June 9, fishing 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Prizes at 1 p.m.
- Activities: Fishing, boating, recreation
- Prizes/Special Guests: Many prizes donated from local businesses and Sammy the Salmon will make an appearance
- Key Partners: Sitka Rotary Club and Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- For more information, contact Joe Serio at 907-747-6671
Wrangell Ranger District, Pats Lake Family Fishing Day
- Location: Pats Lake, Wrangell
- Time/Date: June 23, 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Activities: Special youth regulations for fishing, fish prints, lure making, games, free lunch.
- Prizes/Special Guests: Door prizes drawn every half hour.
- Key Partners: Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Stikine Sportsmen Association, Wrangell Cooperative Association
- For more information, contact Corree Delabrue at 907-874-7550
Yakutat Ranger District Family Fishing Day
- Location: Yakutat small boat harbor
- Time/Date: June 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Activities: Fishing (rods provided), barbeque, casting contest, fish prints, and face painting
- Key Partners: City and Borough of Yakutat, Student Conservation Association, National Park Service, and Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- For more information, contact Nate Catterson or Lisa Byers at 907-784-3359
Youth fishing events offer a variety of activities, many include fish printing.
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