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Family Fishing Workshop at the Hackettstown Hatchery First Catch Center

About the Program: Kids off from school and looking for something new and fun to do as family outdoors? The Family Fishing Program is for you and your family! Come learn basic fishing skills to start fishing as a family activity. The program is open to children ages 8 and older. Those under age 18 […]

Women’s Introduction to Fly Casting

Women are now the fastest growing demographic in fly-fishing. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Women’s Intro to Fly Casting. We will go over fly rod rigging and anatomy and how to cast the basic 4-part cast. We will be casting on grass, so no fishing license is required. Equipment will be […]

Intermediate Fly Casting

Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Intermediate Fly Casting. We will be going over Roll Casting, Mending, Mending Cast, Bow and Arrow Cast, and the Single and Double Haul Cast. You will be casting on grass and on water. Equipment will be […]

Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Laurel Acres Park, Mount Laurel Township, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Women, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. This workshop […]

Let’s Go Fishing – Pequest! An Intro to Fishing for Parents

Event Series Let’s Go Fishing – Pequest! An Intro to Fishing for Parents

Does a child in your life want to fish, but you’ve never learned how? Moms, dads and caregivers, please join us as we teach the basics of angling. Spend two evenings at Pequest Natural Resource Education Center in Oxford, NJ, learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. At the end of this experience, you will know […]

Family Fishing Workshop at the Hackettstown Hatchery First Catch Center – Morning

About the Program: Kids off from school and looking for something new and fun to do as family outdoors? The Family Fishing Program is for you and your family! Come learn basic fishing skills to start fishing as a family activity. The program is open to children ages 8 and older. Those under age 18 […]

Family Fishing Workshop at the Hackettstown Hatchery First Catch Center – Afternoon

About the Program: Kids off from school and looking for something new and fun to do as family outdoors? The Family Fishing Program is for you and your family! Come learn basic fishing skills to start fishing as a family activity. The program is open to children ages 8 and older. Those under age 18 […]

Family Fishing Basics

Join the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and learn some fishing basics. Staff will talk about the history and use of the hatchery, safety and ethics of fishing. They will go over equipment and how it is used. After the discussion, participants will practice casting before heading to the […]

Fly Casting Basics

Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Fly Casting Basics. We will go over fly rod rigging and anatomy, and how to cast the basic 4-part cast. We will be casting on grass, so no fishing license is required. Equipment will be provided, or you can […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Willingboro Lakes County Park, Willingboro, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. This […]

Canceled Fish and Game Council Meeting

To be held both in person and via GoToMeeting  (audio only) GoToMeeting Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Click here to join the meeting  Or call in United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 848-342-077 Meeting Guide For more information, please view the Fish and Game Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish […]

Intermediate Fly Casting

Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Intermediate Fly Casting. We will be going over Roll Casting, Mending, Mending Cast, Bow and Arrow Cast, and the Single and Double Haul Cast. You will be casting on grass and on water. Equipment will be […]

Canceled Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Ocean County Park, Lakewood, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Women participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. […]

Family Fishing Basics

Join the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and learn some fishing basics. Staff will talk about the history and use of the hatchery, safety and ethics of fishing. They will go over equipment and how it is used. After the discussion, participants will practice casting before heading to the […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Thompson Park, Monroe Township, NJ

Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. Participants will put their […]

Pequest Trout Hatchery Tour

Come take a guided trout hatchery tour with staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. Staff will give you additional insight into the hatchery operations and be available to answer any questions. You will also learn about the species of trout that we have in NJ as well as about trout habitat. As the […]

Introduction to Fly Fishing Boot Camp

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start?  Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for a full-day Fly Fishing Bootcamp.  We will cover everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go, and much more. The class will finish on our education pond where you get […]

Women’s Fishing Workshop at the Hackettstown Hatchery First Catch Center

About the Program: Women who fish have more happiness, grit, patience and are healthier. Join other women to learn to fish in a fun, welcoming environment. Women, 18 years and older, that are new to fishing or looking to connect with other women anglers should register. Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers at the […]

Canceled Women’s Introduction to Fly Casting

Women are now the fastest growing demographic in fly-fishing. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Women’s Intro to Fly Casting. We will go over fly rod rigging and anatomy and how to cast the basic 4-part cast. We will be casting on grass, so no fishing license is required. Equipment will be […]

Canceled Make Your Own Fly Fishing Leader

Take your fly fishing to the next level by learning how to tie your own leaders. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center’s fly-fishing instructor as they walk you through the process of tying a 60/20/20 leader. At the end of the class, you will go home with a 5x leader that you made yourself. […]