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​​Teaching Kids and Families to fish - Clinics Schedule
​​Teaching Kids and Families to fish - Clinics Schedule
Fishing Clinics

Our family fishing clinics see more than 20,000 Coloradoans each year. Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts, sponsors or contributes to fishing clinics that provide opportunities for kids and their families to learn to fish and manage our aquatic resources.

Many community groups, civic organizations and local government agencies offer "'learn to fish" opportunities.

Find contact information for your local recreation centers, community centers and parks departments. Other possibilities include fishing groups, such as Trout Unlimited, Colorado BASS Federation, Colorado Walleye Association and Muskies, Inc., or local sporting goods stores--many hold learn-to-fish clinics and are great sources for fishing club information.

For fishing events, check out the list below. View the CPW Calendar for a complete list. 

Events

Memorial Day - Fly Fishing 101
Monday, May 29

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host an introduction to fly fishing clinic just outside the town of Bailey, CO on May 29, 2023.

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park
Monday, May 29

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers. All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm. Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.

Fly Fishing Clinic @ Mueller
Friday, June 2

Meet at Dragonfly Pond. Learn the basics of fly fishing with Volunteer Craig. 8 years of age and up. Equipment provided.

Free Fishing Weekend at Barr Lake
Saturday, June 3

CPW is inviting anglers of all ages and skill to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend.

Carp Fishing Tournament at Barr Lake
Saturday, June 3

Come catch all the carp you can and win prizes! Bow and rod are allowed. CASH PRIZES OVER $2,000! The goal of this event is to reduce the number of invasive species in Barr Lake.

Fly Fishing 101
Sunday, June 4

Have you ever wanted to learn what fly fishing is all about?

Fly Fishing Clinic @ Mueller
Friday, June 16

Meet at Dragonfly Pond. Learn the basics of fly fishing with Volunteer Craig. 8 years and up. Equipment provided.

Fishing 101 for Adults
Saturday, June 17

Get into fishing with this all encompasing fishing 101 clinic for adults. We'll cover all the basics to get you set up and catching fishing!

Dads, Donuts and Fish @ Jackson Lake SP
Saturday, June 17

Meet ya at the Marina for a donut and to practice casting with BackYard Bass!

Fly Fishing Clinic @ Mueller
Tuesday, June 20

Meet at Dragonfly Pond. Learn the basics of fly fishing with Volunteer Craig. 8 years and up. Equipment provided.

Outdoor Skills Day at Mueller
Saturday, June 24

Join us for a day full of fun trying new ways to enjoy the outdoors! Learn from experts fly fishing, spin-casting, camp cooking, eating s’mores, bird watching, target shooting, archery, and so much more! Don’t miss this great annual event!

Fly Fishing Clinic @ Mueller
Friday, June 30

Meet at Dragonfly Pond. Learn the basics of fly fishing with Volunteer Craig. 8 years of age and up. Equipment provided.

​​ ​Colorado Lottery logoProceeds from the Colorado Lottery​, through Great Outdoors Colorado, Great Outdoors Colorado logohelp fund Colorado's Angler Education Program and clinics.