Fly Fishing for Bass
August 15 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Are you interested in learning to fly fish for bass? Join NJDEP F&W’s Fishing R3 Program to learn about the equipment and basic skills you need to target largemouth and smallmouth bass with a fly rod.
About the Program: This free workshop is for anglers 18 years and older who are interested in learning how to fly fish. The program will start with an in-depth classroom session before putting newly learned skills to practice on Echo Lake, Howell Township.
All equipment will be provided, or you can bring your own. All participants must have valid 2025 NJ Freshwater Fishing License.
Workshop Fee: Free.
Registration Deadline: July 27, 2025.
To Register:
Complete the online registration form.
You must have a Conservation ID# (CID#) to apply.*
Instructions for creating an online profile and CID#
Notes:
- Registration is limited to 12 participants.
- Participants, age 16-69, must have a valid 2025 NJ Freshwater Fishing License to participate in the workshop
- NJ Residents, aged 70 and older do not need a fishing license, but can create a CID# or retrieve an existing CID# for free by following the instructions above.
Questions? Email njfishingr3@dep.nj.gov
For more information, please visit the New Jersey R3 Fishing Program at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.