NC Wildlife and NC Parks Invite All to Free Family Fishing Fiesta

On Saturday, April 21, 2018, pack up the family and head to Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, in Pittsboro, North Carolina for the Free Family Fishing Fiesta! / ¡Día de Pesca Familiar! from 10am to 3pm.

This special event is organized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and North Carolina State Parks and Recreation. Everyone may fish for free (pesca gratis).

Directions and more are available on the NC Parks website at www.ncparks.gov/jordan-lake-state-recreation-area. The NC Wildlife announcement, in English and Español, is included below.

English

Gather at White Oak Recreation Area on White Oak Beach Road in Apex NC to enjoy bank fishing, plus over a dozen hands-on activities and demonstrations.

– Learn how to cast
– How to fillet a fish
– Meet biologists, park rangers and law enforcement personnel
– Check out an electrofishing boat
– Learn about eagles and birding
– Participate in a skills-based scavenger hunt
– Win fun prizes at the 2pm raffle

Loaner fishing rods and bait are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Español

Acompáñanos en un día de pesca familiar con La Comisión de Recursos de Vida Silvestre de Carolina del Norte y Los Parques y Recreación Estatales de Carolina del Norte, sábado el 21 de abril de 10-3 en la área de recreación del Lago Jordan.

Ubicase en la Área de Recreación de White Oak en la Calle White Oak Beach en Apex para pescar en la orilla del lago, y disfruta de una variedad de actividades y demonstraciones.

-Aprende como lanzar una cana
-Como filetear un pez
-Conocer biólogos, guarda parques y guardabosques
-Investiga un barco de pesca eléctrica
-Aprende sobre los águilas y como observar aves
-Participa en una búsqueda
-Puedes ganar un premio en la rifa a las 2pm

Tendremos canas de pescar y carnada disponible en orden de llegada.

More Details

For the announcement on the NC Parks website, see www.ncparks.gov/jordan-lake-state-recreation-area/events-and-programs/fishing-fiesta-outdoor-event.

For a detailed overview, schedule, and printable Free Family Fishing Fiesta flyers to share — in English y Español — go to ncwildlife.org/fiesta#74651056-additional-information.

Source: NC Parks & NC Wildlife