Free fishing clinics, loaner rods are provided, bait is free, and no license is required to those who register during event hours.

Thursday, May 6 — Youth and Community Fishing Day, Cortez Park (3434 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix). The Arizona Game and Fish will be working with the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department to provide a morning of free, family and community fishing and fun. Youth licenses will be given out free, on a first-come, first- serve basis to the first 25 individuals, ages 10-17 years of age that register for the event. In addition, 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.

For more information please contact the Sport Fishing Education Program at (623)236-7240