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Women’s Intro to Fly Casting

Women are now the fastest-growing demographic in fly fishing. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for a two-hour Women’s Intro to Fly Casting workshop, where you will learn about fly rod rigging and anatomy, followed by instructions on how to cast the basic 4-part cast. You will then try your hand at casting […]

Senior Fishing Rodeo

Pequest staff is excited to host our sixth Senior Fishing Rodeo. Are you 65 years of age or older? Join the Pequest staff for a few hours of relaxing outdoor time as we wet our lines in the Education Pond. Pequest has stairs leading down to the pond edge and a wheelchair accessible platform for […]

Fish and Game Council Meeting

To be held via GoToWebinar ONLY (audio only) GoToWebinar Registration To participate in the webinar, please register for the meeting at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2548949861677189215 Phone Access: +1-914-614-3221 Phone Conference ID: 832-936-375# Meeting Guide Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes Meeting Directions For more information, please view the Fish and Game Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. […]

Fly Casting for Beginners

Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for a two-hour Fly Casting for Beginners program. You will learn fly rod rigging and anatomy, as well as how to cast the basic 4-part cast. You will then try your hand at casting on grass, so no fishing license […]

Let’s Go Fishing! An Intro to Fishing for Adults

Event Series Let’s Go Fishing! An Intro to Fishing for Adults

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 Trout Hatchery in Oxford, NJ, learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. Each evening will run for two hours. At the end of […]

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 Agenda Meeting Minutes Meeting Documents For more information, please view the Fish and Game Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey […]

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Event Series Introduction to Fly Fishing

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This two-hour class will meet three (3) times in September, with the last class putting what you […]

Intermediate Fly Casting

Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for a two-hour Intermediate Fly Casting program. 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 water. Equipment […]

Let’s Go Fishing! An Intro to Fishing for Adults

Event Series Let’s Go Fishing! An Intro to Fishing for Adults

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 Trout Hatchery in Oxford, NJ, learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. Each evening will run for two hours. At the end of […]

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Event Series Introduction to Fly Fishing

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This two-hour class will meet three (3) times in September, with the last class putting what you […]

First Catch Center Workshop – Fishing for Catfish

FULL - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED NJ Fish & Wildlife’s First Catch Center at Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery is excited to offer three workshops this fall! These workshops will provide everything you'll need for beginners interested in learning to fish, targeting new fish species, or the first opportunity to fish with your family. These workshops are […]

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Event Series Introduction to Fly Fishing

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This two-hour class will meet three (3) times in September, with the last class putting what you […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Atsion Recreation Area, Shamong, 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 Family Fishing Derby

FREE (Rain will cancel!) Registration Deadline: September 25 With a land area of 167 acres, James J. Braddock Park is one of the largest and most beautiful of Hudson County’s parks. The park is home to the 16-acre Woodcliff Lake and has an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline. The day begins with indoor hands-on […]

First Catch Center Workshop – Family Fishing Program

NJ Fish & Wildlife’s First Catch Center at Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery is excited to offer three workshops this fall! These workshops will provide everything you'll need for beginners interested in learning to fish, targeting new fish species, or the first opportunity to fish with your family. These workshops are introductory and will cover fish […]

Fish and Game Council / Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee Joint Meeting

To be held both in person and via GoToMeeting 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 Agenda Meeting Minutes Meeting Documents News | Presentation on Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Rule Proposal | Fish & Wildlife For […]

Fly Casting for Beginners

FULL Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for a two-hour Fly Casting for Beginners program. You will learn fly rod rigging and anatomy, as well as how to cast the basic 4-part cast. You will then try your hand at casting on grass, so no fishing […]

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Event Series Introduction to Fly Fishing

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This two-hour class will meet three (3) times in September, with the last class putting what you […]

Intermediate Fly Casting

FULL Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for a two-hour Intermediate Fly Casting program. 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 water. […]

Introduction to NJ Trout Fishing

FULL The staff at the Pequest Fish Hatchery take great pride in the trout we raise and stock in NJ. Let us help you get into trout fishing. This course is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to go fishing for trout. We will go over gear and techniques used […]