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Intro to Fly Fishing for Bass

Event Series Intro to Fly Fishing for Bass

REGISTRATION CLOSED With temperatures warming up, it is time to switch over to warmwater fish. Bass is the most popular game fish in the United States. Let the team at Pequest Natural Resource Education Center introduce you to the equipment and basic skills you need to pursue this sought after game fish with a fly […]

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

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 […]

Kayak Fishing Workshop at Sedge Island

About the Program: Join NJ Fish and Wildlife staff and volunteers to learn about kayak fishing in Barnegat Bay! This program is for experienced anglers who have their own saltwater fishing rod and reel and are interested in learning about kayak fishing. This is open to anyone 18 years and older and will take place at […]

Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee Meeting

Original Date: July 17 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 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 397-413-637 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes For more information, please view the Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule at New […]

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 […]

Salt Marsh Photography Collaboration Workshop at Sedge Island

Nature has inspired our creativity for centuries! Now you can join NJ Fish & Wildlife staff at this informal workshop for participants with photography experience, looking to learn and share tips and tricks to make your photos even better. Bring your camera and get ready to learn about the importance of the New Jersey salt […]

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 […]

Mobile Education Trailer – Warren County Farmer’s Fair

Stop by the Warren County Farmer's Fair and visit the Bureau of Law Enforcement’s Conservation Police Officers. They’ll be there all week to answer any of your hunting or fishing questions. For more information, please visit the Mobile Education Trailer at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

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 […]

Kayak Fishing Workshop at Sedge Island

About the Program: Join NJ Fish and Wildlife staff and volunteers to learn about kayak fishing in Barnegat Bay! This program is for experienced anglers who have their own saltwater fishing rod and reel and are interested in learning about kayak fishing. This is open to anyone 18 years and older and will take place at […]

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 […]

Mobile Education Trailer – National Night Out – Allaire State Park

Allaire State Park will be hosting a National Night Out! Stop by and visit the Bureau of Law Enforcement’s Conservation Police Officers. They’ll be there all week to answer any of your hunting or fishing questions. For more information, please visit the Mobile Education Trailer at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events […]

Sedge Island Field and Research Experience

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife is offering a 3-day, 2-night program open to students going into grades 10 through 12 in September 2024. This program is ideal for high school students interested in pursuing a college education in marine science or environmental studies. During the program, students will learn about various research methods through hands-on […]

Salt Marsh Framed Resin Art Workshop at Sedge Island

Nature has inspired our creativity for centuries! Now you can join NJ Fish & Wildlife staff to explore the salt marsh environment by kayaking and clamming while learning about conservation and the importance of the marsh. While exploring we will be using the marsh to inspire the framed resin art you will create, collecting items […]

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 […]