SCDNR offering family fishing clinics

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PRESS RELEASE. Have you ever been fishing or has it been a long time since you ‘wet’ your line? If you are intimidated by how to tie a Palomar knot or proper casting techniques for all situations, then we have a class for you. Family Fishing Clinics is an introductory class to fishing.

Family Fishing Clinics will teach skills on how to tie fishing knots, how to rig a rod and reel, casting and the best part is everyone will get to try their hand at fishing. Kids from ages 4 to adults are welcome, so come out and play, enjoy the outdoors and make this a Family Fun Day!

One event is being hosted in Colleton County, at the Colleton State Park on May 24th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must go online at www.dnr.sc.gov/education to register to participate in the free fishing clinic.

There are multiple other fishing clinics being held throughout the state. Other upcoming fishing clinics include:

Table Rock State Park, on April 9th from 9 a.m. to noon and the Lexington Wildlife Chapter, on April 23rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For a complete list, visit the S.C. DNR Web site. Fishing clinics are scheduled throughout 2022 and into October of this year.

For more information regarding an upcoming Freshwater Family Fishing Clinics event or want to host an event of your very own, please contact Sarah Chabaane, fishingclinics@dnr.sc.gov or 803-737-8483.

For more information regarding Saltwater Family Fishing Clinics or to host your own event, please contact Pam Corwin, CorwinP@dnr.sc.gov or 864-804-7881.