The Aquatic Resources Education Program offers free opportunities for new and existing anglers to learn fishing skills and techniques. Programs vary from beginner to advanced and youth to adult. Please check out our offerings below!
Upcoming Events and Programs
| Date(s) | Topic | Location | Time | Registration |
|---|
Friday
6/21 | Learn to Fish - public library event |
Queen Anne’s County Public Library
- Centreville Branch
121 S Commerce St,
Centreville, MD 21617 | 2:30 pm -3:30 pm
Intended for families, and youth ages 6 and up. | Please check with the Library for registration. |
Saturday
6/22 | Lure Craft Workshop |
Annapolis Waterworks Park
270 Defense Hwy,
Annapolis, MD 21401 | 8:30 am - 10:30am
See flyer here. |
REGISTER HERE |
Thursday
7/11 | Learn to Fish
- public library event. |
Harford County Public Library
- Joppa Branch
655 Towne Center Drive,
Joppy, MD 21085 | 10:30 am -11:30 am
Intended for families, and youth ages 6 and up. | Please check with the Library for registration. |
Tuesday - Friday
7/9 - 7/12, 2024 | Brackish Water Kayak Fishing 101 |
Janes Island State Park
26280 Alfred J. Lawson Drive
Crisfield MD 21817 | Time Varies by day.
Please see the flyer.
| REGISTRATION CLOSED |
Saturday
7/13/2024 | Excursion- Topwater Frogs for bass & Snakehead | Transquaking river boat access.
Drawbridge Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613 | 6:00 am at the ramp. Return at noon. | REGISTRATION CLOSED |
Wednesday
7/17 | Learn to Fish - public library event |
Queen Anne’s County Public Library
Kent Island Branch
200 Library Cir,
Stevensville, MD 21666 | 2:30 pm -3:30 pm
Intended for families, and youth ages 6 and up. | Please check with the Library for registration. |
Requestable Program(s)
➔ Fishing Instructor Training:
You may request a fishing instructor training. This training will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to run beginner fishing lessons through your organization. This opportunity is available to youth organizations, schools, scout troops, parks, nature centers, 4-H clubs, libraries, summer camps and community groups.
Completing a Fishing Instructor Training will qualify you to borrow fishing gear from the state for extended use, for free.
Requirements to request a training:
- Must have at least 10 participants to request training.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have and/or acquire a fishing license prior to the training.
Requirements post training:
- Must report on use of borrowed equipment.
- Must maintain all borrowed equipment.
- Must return any borrowed equipment upon completion of fishing lessons.
Contact
Chelsea Kenworthy
Aquatic Resources Education
Chesapeake and Coastal Service
MD Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Ave., E-2
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-8705
Chelsea.Kenworthy@maryland.gov
