What: Just for Kids Fishing Festival
When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85283
Comments: This is the 28th Annual Just for Kids Fishing Festival celebration and is a community partnership event between the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Anglers United, and the City of Tempe. This event is for beginning and experienced anglers. The AZGFD Sport Fishing Education program staff and volunteer instructors will be providing free fishing for everyone who signs in at the Game and Fish booth during event hours. Bait and loaner equipment will be available or you may bring your own. The cost of the event is free. Bring your family out and join the fun!
Contact: For more information please contact the Sport Fishing Education Program at (623) 236-7240.
What: Family and Community Fishing Event
When: Saturday, March 9, 2019, 7-11 a.m.
Where: Roper Lake State Park 101 E. Roper Lake Rd. Safford, AZ 85546
Comments: The Arizona Game and Fish will be working with Roper Lake State Park to provide a day of
free, family fishing and fun. This event is for beginning and experienced anglers. Loaner rods are available for use, or feel free to bring your own. Bait will be provided and during the hours of the event, you do not need to possess a fishing license to participate. The cost of the event is free for those who sign in at the Game and Fish booth. Standard vehicle entrance fees into the park will apply. Bring your family out and join the fun.
Contact: For more information please contact Kelly Wright at Roper Lake State Park at (928) 428-6760 or the Sport Fishing Education Program at (623) 236-7240.
What: Youth and Community Fishing Day
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 8 a.m-noon
Where: Cortez Park, 3434 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051
Comments: The Arizona Game and Fish will be working with Phoenix Mayor, Thelda Williams, along with
partners City of Phoenix, Phoenix Police Department to provide a morning of free, family and community fishing and fun. Game and Fish staff from the Sport Fishing Education Program and volunteer instructors will be on hand to provide tips on fishing and answer your angling questions. Bring your own equipment or there will be loaner rods available. Participants, who register at the Game and Fish booth, will be provided bait and will not need a fishing license during the hours of the event.
Contact: For more information please contact the Sport Fishing Education Program at (623) 236-7240.
What: Youth Fishing Day
When: Saturday, April 27, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Bonsall Pond, 5840 W. Bethany Home Rd., Glendale
Comments: The Arizona Game and Fish will be working with the Councilman Jamie Aldama and the City of Glendale to provide a day of free, family fishing and fun. Game and Fish staff from the
Sport Fishing Education Program and Certified Angler volunteer instructors will be on hand to provide tips on fishing and answer your angling questions. Bring your own equipment or
there will be loaner rods available on a first-come, first serve basis. Participants who register at the Game and Fish booth will be provided bait and will not need a fishing license during the hours of the event.
What: Cops and Bobbers Family Fishing Day
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Red Mountain Lake
7745 E. Brown Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207
Comments: Join the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Mesa Police Department for a day of free, family fishing and fun. This event is for beginning and experienced anglers. Loaner rods are available for use, or feel free to bring your own. Bait will be provided and during the hours of the event, you do not need to possess a fishing license to participate. The cost of the event is free for those who sign in at the Game and Fish booth. Bring your family out and join the fun.
Contact: For more information please contact the Sport Fishing Education Program at (623) 236-7240.
What: Free Fishing Day!
When: Saturday, June 1, 2019, 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Goldwater Lake, 2900 S. Goldwater Lake Rd. Prescott, AZ 86303
Comments: As part of the National Free Fishing Day, the Arizona Game and Fish Department is planning a day of free fishing for the whole family. The Arizona Game & Fish Department Sport Fishing Education Program staff and volunteer instructors will be on hand to assist anglers. Bait will be provided and loaner rods will be available for those participants who sign in at the Game and Fish booth. This is a great time to bring the kids out for a nice day of fishing.
Contact: For more information please call the Sport Fishing Education Program at (623) 236-7240.