Location: Ellicott Creek - Meeting Location: Ellicott Creek Park Fisherman’s Access Parking Lo
Come Join a Park Ranger and learn how to fish! This fishing program that will teach young park users and their parents/guardians the basics of fishing! Learn how to cast, bait a hook, set the hook, safe handling, and fish identification! Don’t have fishing gear? The Rangers will have rods and reels available for kids to use, as well as bait (worms and corn). This program has received an exemption from the NYSDEC, and all kids and parents/guardians registered for the program will qualify for free fishing (no fishing license required) for the duration of the program.
Parents / Guardians do not need to register. Spots are limited
- Meeting Location: Ellicott Creek Park Fisherman’s Access Parking Lot (43.024902, -78.832357) https://www.google.com/maps/search/(43.024902,+-78.832357)?sa=X&ved=1t:…
- Duration: 1.5 hrs
- Elevation: Flat
- Surface Description: May be muddy near water
- Equipment Needed: We strongly encourage everyone to bring their own fishing rods and reels. Park Rangers have approximately 15 rods and reels that may be used for those who do not have their own gear.
- Equipment Other: Please refrain from bringing dogs; this program is stroller and wheelchair accessible
