#06–109 May 1, 2006

Youth fishing events scheduled around SC

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will host a series of youth fishing events around the state in May and June. Check individual events as age requirements for sites vary.

Accompanied by an adult, all youth can enjoy a day of fishing at a South Carolina water body. All sites are also barrier-free. Refreshments will be provided, and children will be awarded prizes at the event. There will be educational opportunities for families to learn more about fish and fishing in the Palmetto State.

Youth fishing events scheduled around South Carolina include:

Barnwell, May 6 – contact Sgt. Bedingfield, (803) 259-7446
Berkeley County, Goose Creek, May 6 – contact Scott Lamprecht, (843) 825-3387
Lexington County, Cohen Fish Hatchery, June 3 – contact Monica Carter, (803) 734-4303
Edgefield, May 13 – contact Buddy English, (864) 654-8266
Florence, Dargan’s Pond, June 3 – contact Liz Osier, (843) 661-4767
York County, Draper, May 13 – contact Jeff Witt, (864) 427-5140
Greenwood County, Star Fort Pond, May 6 – contact Larry Holbrooks, (864) 654-8266
Kershaw County, May 20 – contact Clearwater Cove Marina, (803) 432-5315
Oconee County, Piedmont Forestry Center, May 20 – contact Larry Holbrooks, (864) 654-8266
Union, May 20 – contact Steve Morrow, (864) 654-8266

Some youth fishing events are part of the national “Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs” program. The program combines all the basics of safe and ethical angling with long-term mentoring and positive life skills along with conservation education or check the SC Reel Kids site.

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