The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will offer youth fishing opportunities in each county in early April to commemorate and celebrate Earth Month.
The angling outings are to be put on by educators from DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) through the Take A Kid Fishing! program. One youth fishing event will be offered in each county during the first full week of April to coincide with many schools’ annual spring break.
Aspiring anglers ages 6 through 15 and their families or guardians are invited to learn to fish while also enjoying Delaware’s natural beauty:
- Tuesday, April 7, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Bellevue State Park, Wilmington
- Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Silver Lake Park, Dover
- Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Trap Pond State Park, Laurel
While AREC will provide fishing equipment for young anglers at no cost, participants are welcome to bring their own gear. Additionally, bringing portable camping chairs, snacks, water and sunscreen is encouraged, along with other commodities for enjoying a day by the water.
Pre-registration is required for your preferred date and location as well as the number of adults and children that will be in attendance. Email Pearlie Franklin to sign up or visit DNREC’s Family Fishing Programs webpage for more information.
