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“Open to the Public” Department sponsored fishing programs will have Sport Fishing Instructors available to provide instructions and answer your questions about fishing. The Department will also have available for loan to the public, on a first come first serve basis, 100 rods and reels and a limited supply of bait.

Fishing Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Program dates and times are subject to change. Participants 14 years and older may fish without a State or Urban fishing license between sanctioned fishing clinic hours, as long as they register at the Arizona Game and Fish booth, located at the fishing clinic site. All participants wanting to fish before or after sanctioned fishing clinic hours, must be lawfully licensed, with the exception of blind residents and juveniles under 14 years of age (who do not need a license).

For more information call the Education Branch at:
(623) 236-7235 or (623) 236-7219
 
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Schedule -"OPEN TO THE PUBLIC" FISHING PROGRAMS

                                              Updated: March 9, 2010   


When: Saturday, March 13, 2010
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

Where: Phoenix
Desert West Park

6602 W Encanto Blvd.
Comments: Family Fishing Day
The Arizona Game and Fish Department will offer hands-on opportunities to catch recently stocked rainbow trout. Holdover bass, blue gills and catfish might also be caught
Contact: For more information please contact the Desert West Park staff at 602-495-3700
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When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
8:00 AM to Noon
Where: Sahuarita
Sahuarita Lake- Town of Sahuarita
Comments: Family Fishing
More detailed on event to be posted soon
Contact: contact
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When: Saturday, March 27, 2010
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where: Tempe
Kiwanis Park
5500 S Mill Ave
Comments: "Just For Kids" Fishing Festival
The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Anglers United will offer hands-on opportunities to catch recently stocked catfish. Holdover bass, blue gills and trout might also be caught.
Contact: For more information or to make a donation to this program please call the Anglers United Hot line 480-350-5650
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When: Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:00 AM to 12:00 noon

Where: Peoria
Rio Vista Recreation Center

8866 West Thunderbird , Peoria
Comments: Co-sponsored by the Arizona Game and Fish, Cabela's and Rio Vista Park staff. Bring the whole family for a
"reel" fun day of family fishing! Enjoy a hands on fishing clinic. Rods, tackle and bait will be provided or bring our own. No fishing license required. Get friendly with reptiles from the Phx Herpetological Society. Play games and practice casting. Win raffle prizes! $4 per person includes Continental Breakfast and so much more
Contact: PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, Please call 623-773-8600 Course #58488
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When: Saturday, April 17, 2010
7:00 AM to Noon

Where: Sahuarita
Sahuarita Lake - Town of Sahuarita
Comments: Family Fishing Day
The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Department will offer hands-on opportunities to catch Channel fish, Bluegills or maybe even some holdover rainbow trout. The weather is warming up so bring the family and a picnic lunch to enjoy a morning of fishing
Contact: For more information please contact Deitrick Smart, Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Department at 520-445-7850
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- Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
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- New! 2008 Urban Fishing Regulations [PDF, 2.3mb]
- 2007-2008 Fishing Regulations [PDF, 4.7mb]
- 2007 & 2008 Amphibian and Reptile Regulations [PDF, 170kb]
- Arizona Residency Requirements
[PDF, 202kb]
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