'Learn To Fish Day' Scheduled In Leander

LEANDER, TX — Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach him to learn to fish in Williamson County during "Learn to Fish Day," you feed him for a lifetime.

The event is scheduled in the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, located at 3005 CR 175 in Leander on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 8 a.m. to noon. Children of all ages will be able to spend time learning various fishing tips and techniques from local experts.

The "Learn to Fish Day" event is free and open to the public. All activities are in preparation for the day’s objective — to catch and release a fish, organizers said. Angler hopefuls will be guided through learning stations that emphasize the use of basic tackle, appropriate bait selection, knot tying, boat casting, conservation ethics, and general outdoor/water safety. Additional activities such as “backyard bass” will also help participants hone their fishing skills.

With all the planned activities, organizers ask participants to allow at least an hour or more to fully enjoy the event. An early arrival is recommended to gain the most from the program. Fishing poles and tackle will be provided so please leave personal fishing gear at home, organizers said. Participants are urged to wear loose, comfortable clothing, a hat or visor, and shoes other than flip flops. Also, the use of insect repellent is advised along with sun block.

Commissioner Cynthia Long hopes the "Learn to Fish" event will inspire families to spend quality time with children discovering the outdoors and engaging in the lifetime recreational activity of fishing: “The event is created to get children off gaming boxes and into the tackle box,” Long said.

No pre-registration is necessary. Upon arriving at the park, participants are asked to stop at the registration table to pick up materials needed for the stations. Williamson County’s Learn to Fish Day is funded through the donations of private individuals and corporations. Sponsors to date for this year’s event include: CTRMA, HNTB, K Friese + Associates, HDR, CP&Y, Halff Associates, and Commissioner Long.

For more information, please contact the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department at 512-943-1920 or the office of Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long at 512-260-4280.

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