Last updated:
July 5, 2016
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Northeast Region
300 Westgate Center Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 253-8200
Annual Fishing Events and Festivals
Learn about fishing on National Wildlife Refuges here.Annual White Sulphur Springs Rotary Kids Fishing Derby(Held Annually on Saturday of Memorial Weekend) May 23, 2015
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Location: | White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery |
Address: | 400 E. Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 Map View |
Contact: | Keith McGilvray |
Phone: | 304-536-1361 |
Email: | keith_mcgilvray@fws.gov |
More Info: | Sponsored by the White Sulphur Springs Rotary Club Kids under the age of 14 Take a rainbow trout home! No live bait |
Location: | Northeast Fishery Center |
Address: | 308 Washington Ave., Lamar, PA 16848 Map View |
Contact: | Steve Davis, NEFC |
Phone: | 570-726-4247 |
Email: | steve_davis@fws.gov |
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Kids under the age of 12 Catch and release event, bring a camera! Bait, tackle & fishing instruction provided Fishing rods available if needed Please, NO artificial lures or minnows Nittany Valley Volunteer Fire Company Food Concession Sturgeon Facility Tours 10:30 & 12:15 |
Location: | Berkshire Trout Hatchery |
Address: | 240 Hatchery Road, New Marlborough, Massachusetts 01230 Map View |
Contact: | Jeff Mosher |
Phone: | 413-528-4123 |
Email: | jeffrey_mosher@fws.gov |
More Info: | Kids fishing derbies (kids under the age of 12), sponsored by the Berkshire Hatchery Foundation (Friends group), except August date is sponsored by Lake Garfield Association |
Location: | Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery |
Address: | 11110 Kimages Road, Charles City, VA 23030 Map View |
Contact: | Karine Parker |
Phone: | 804-829-2421 ext 111 |
Email: | Karine_Parker@fws.gov |
More Info: | Sponsored in part by Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery, Virginia Law Enforcement Office (Richmond), Henrico County Animal Protection Police, and the Virginia Waterfowlers’ Association. Free catch and release fishing for catfish for youth under the age of 16. Bait provided. Loaner rods are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Free lunch of hotdogs, chips, and drinks provided afterwards. Prizes awarded after lunch. Sturgeon petting pool for the youngsters to meet an ancient beast of the deep. |
Location: | Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge |
Address: | 1101 Casey Road, Basom, NY 14013 Map View |
Contact: | Madeline Prush |
Phone: | 585-948-5445 ext. 7036 |
Email: | Madeline_Prush@fws.gov |
More Info: | The derby includes fishing, education programs, activities and prizes. |
Location: | The Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center |
Address: | 4 Fletcher Street, Manchester, NH 03103 Map View |
Contact: | Douglas Smithwood |
Phone: | 603-595-1371 |
Email: | doug_smithwood@fws.gov |
More Info: | The slimy and incredible sea lamprey returns! Hold a live three-foot long sea lamprey! Lamprey are the coolest and most ancient fish in the Merrimack River. What is so special about them? How are they different from American eels, for which they are often mistaken? Get sucked into the fun at this unique event as we discover and compare the fascinating life cycles of these two amazing fish. |
Location: | Memorial Park |
Address: | Lakeshore Drive, Dunkirk, NY 14048 Map View |
Contact: | Denise Clay |
Phone: | 585-948-5445 ext. 7042 |
Email: | Denise_Clay@fws.gov |
More Info: | Sponsored in part by the Great Lakes Experience and the Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office |
Location: | Horse Pond Fish and Game Club |
Address: | 13 Horsepond Avenue, Nashua, NH 03063 Map View |
Contact: | Kyle Flannery |
Phone: | 603-598-9337 |
Email: | Kyle_Flannery@fws.gov |
More Info: | Sponsored by Nashua National Fish Hatchery, Horse Pond Fish and Game Club, Nashua Parks and Recreation and Nashua Police Athletic League |
Location: | Berkshire Trout Hatchery |
Address: | 240 Hatchery Road, New Marlborough, Massachusetts 01230 Map View |
Contact: | George Emmons |
Phone: | 413-528-9761 |
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More Info: | Sponsored by Berkshire Hatchery Foundation (Friends group) |
Location: | White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery |
Address: | 400 E. Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 Map View |
Contact: | Keith McGilvray |
Phone: | 304-536-1361 |
Email: | keith_mcgilvray@fws.gov |
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Sponsored in part by Friends of the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery Great music, food, dance, crafts, fun and educational activities |