Trout Stocked for Youth Fishing Event at Nedonna Pond

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[size 1]Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife [/size]

[size 1]Contact: Anne Pressentin Young (503) 947-6020 [/size]

[size 1]Internet: www.dfw.state.or.us Fax: (503) 947-6009[/size]

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[size 1]For Immediate Release Thursday, April 7, 2004[/size]

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[size 1]Trout Stocked for Youth Fishing Event at Nedonna Pond[/size]

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[size 1]ROCKAWAY BEACH - Young people interested in learning how to fish can find a great fishing opportunity Saturday, April 10, at Nedonna Pond just north of Rockaway Beach. [/size]

[size 1]The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 500 legal-sized trout and 25 tagged fish for the event as part of the new Youth Angling Enhancement Program. The department also is supplying rods and reels for use by young anglers who don't have their own fishing equipment.[/size]

[size 1]The program was made possible through a $50,000 appropriation from the Oregon Legislature and a partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, which has pledged an additional $50,000 and is working with ODFW to develop and promote youth fishing opportunities throughout the state.[/size]

[size 1]"This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the fun of fishing and encourage participation in outdoor recreation activities," said ODFW Director Lindsay Ball. "A lot of credit goes to the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation for all their hard work and financial contributions to help make this event possible."[/size]

[size 1]Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers under the age of 13 can fish for free. A juvenile license is required for anglers 14-17 years of age. All other anglers must have an Oregon adult fishing license. All fishing regulations continue to apply.[/size]

[size 1]"This is being done for kids, so while the standard fishing regulations will apply, we would like to ask adults to leave the fishing to the next generation for a few days," said Dan Van Dyke, ODFW biologist. [/size]

[size 1]The event at Nedonna Pond will be held just north of Rockaway Beach on Nedonna Ave. Participants may park at Manhattan Beach Wayside and walk two blocks to the pond.[/size]
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