'Take Me Fishing' trailers coming soon
SANDPOINT — Idaho Fish & Game wants to help you get started fishing, and more important, help you learn the basics so you can do it on your own and enjoy the state’s amazing fishing opportunities with your family and friends.
Fish and Game’s “Take Me Fishing” trailers will roam the state in spring and summer, and likely stop at a location near you. They are loaded with loaner fishing rods, tackle, bait and staffed by experienced anglers. You can fish for free during the trailer events, all budding anglers have to do is show up at a fishing trailer event with a willingness to learn, and most important, a desire to have fun.
Take Me Fishing trailers events are held on weekends and after work. A fish stocking truck will typically pay a visit to each event site to ensure there are plenty of trout available for anglers to catch. The rules for Take Me Fishing trailer events are simple:
- Anyone who signs up at the trailer does not need a fishing license to fish at the event.
- Fishing equipment can be checked out for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Before and after the event, a fishing license is required for anyone 14 years and older.
Here’s a schedule of Take Me Fishing trailer events in the Panhandle:
Tuesday, May 7, Fernan Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 9, Hauser Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, Hayden Lake, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14, Jewel Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, Post Falls Park, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21, Cocolalla Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 23, Hayden Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28, Post Falls Park, 3 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 30, Cocolalla Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 1, Hauser Lake, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4, Jewel Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 8, Rathdrum City Park, 8 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, June 11, Fernan Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 13, Gene Day Pond, 3 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 15, Post Falls Park, 9 a.m. – noon
Thursday, June 20, Round Lake, 3 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 22, Kelso Lake, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.