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Take Me Fishing: A Family Friendly Beginner Fishing Course

Description: Interested in fishing? Take your family to Seneca Creek State Park's Clopper Lake, where you can learn how to cast a line, bait a hook, tie basic knots, and more. If you don't have your own fishing rod and hooks, a limited supply is available for use. Due to Maryland state law, anglers over 16 years old must possess a valid non-tidal fishing license. It is recommended that children under 16 are accompanied by an adult. To participate in this event, please pre-register with the park office.

Directions: Directions: Enter Seneca Creek State Park at 11950 Clopper Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 20878. Take the first right past the contact station, toward Clopper Lake, and upon reaching the playground, take a left toward the lake. After driving though the playground parking lot, take the next right to arrive at the boat center. Meet at the Seneca Creek Park boat center office.

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