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    Fishing Clinics

    The Nevada Department of Wildlife offers fishing clinics through its regional angler education programs for students of all ages. All clinics require pre-registration and are subject to change or cancellation depending on weather conditions. Call the Department of Wildlife at (702) 486-5127 for Las Vegas and the surrounding area.

    We hope our class schedules can fit your schedules and needs. If not, check out free classes offered by other organizations.

    Southern Nevada
    Fishing Clinic Schedule

    Please call Ivy Santee at (702) 486-5127, Ext. 3503 to pre-register.
    Registration begins two weeks prior to the start of classes.

    Beginners Fishing Clinics for all ages.

    These classes are designed for the beginner with little to no experience with fishing. Students will learn; knot tying, casting skills, baits and lures, fish identification, and much more. All equipment is provided free of charge.

    Date
    Time
    Location & Description
    Registration
    May 2, 2009 9 a.m. – Noon Floyd Lamb Park April 20, 8 a.m.
    July 25, 2009 9 a.m. – Noon Boulder City Pond # See information below
    Sept. 26, 2009 9 a.m. – Noon Floyd Lamb Park Sept. 14, 2009, 8 a.m.
    Nov. 21, 2009 9 a.m. – Noon Sunset Park Nov. 9, 2009 8 a.m.

    Please register for a class by calling NDOW at (702) 486-5127 ext. 3503

    # - Registration is required and is being handled by the Boulder City Parks and Rec. Dept. located at 900 Arizona Ave, Boulder City (702) 293-9256. There is a $5.00 fee for this class.

    Beginners Fly Tying Classes

    This class is for beginners who would like to learn how to tie their own fishing flies. All materials and equipment are provided free of charge.

    Date
    Time
    Location & Description
    Registration
    March 16, 2009 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. NDOW – 4747 Vegas Drive March 3, 2009, 8 a.m.
    April 28, 2009 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. NDOW – 4747 Vegas Drive April 13, 2009, 8 a.m.
    May 18, 2009 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. NDOW – 4747 Vegas Drive May 4, 2009, 8 a.m.
    June 23, 2009 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. NDOW – 4747 Vegas Drive June 8, 2009, 8 a.m.
    July 20, 2009 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. NDOW – 4747 Vegas Drive July 6, 2009, 8 a.m.

    Please register for a class by calling NDOW at (702) 486-5127 ext. 3503

    Fishing Derbies and Special Events

    Date
    Time
    Location & Description
    Registration
    June 13, 2009 7:30 a.m. – Noon Lake Mead NRA No registration necessary

    ** 3 day class will cover moving water, still water (float tubes and pontoons), must provide own waders and transportation. All other equipment provided.

    Introduction to Fly Fishing Workshops

    This class is designed for those who would like to learn more about the sport of fly fishing. The class covers basic terminology, equipment needed, knot tying, and basic casting skills. The class is setup in 2 parts with the first part covering the lecture portions and is held at the NDOW office on Vegas Drive in the morning and the 2nd part in the afternoon at a park location for the casting portion.

    Date
    Time
    Location & Description
    Registration
    June 26, 27, 2009 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Men Only – For Fathers Day: Floyd Lamb Park June 15, 2009, 8am
    July 10, 11, 2009 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Boulder City both parts # See information below
    Nov. 14, 2009 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., Noon – 2 p.m. Floyd Lamb Nov. 2, 2009, 8 a.m.
    Dec. 12, 2009 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., Noon – 2 p.m. Sunset Park Nov. 30, 2009, 8 a.m.

    Please register for a class by calling NDOW at (702) 486-5127 ext. 3503

    * - Intro to Fly Fishing is a two-day class.

    # - Registration is required and is being handled by the Boulder City Parks and Rec. Dept. located at 900 Arizona Ave, Boulder City (702) 293-9256. There is a $5.00 fee for this class.

    Las Vegas Jr. Fly Fishing Club

    This club is for families with kids 7 and older who would like to learn about the sport of fly fishing together. The group meets monthly, with the exception of July and August. For more information visit their website at www.lvjrflyfishing.com.

    Date
    Time
    Location & Description
    Feb. 22, 2009 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. NDOW - 4747 Vegas Drive (casting)
    March 8, 2009 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. City View Park, N. Las Vegas (fishing)
    April 5, 2009 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. NDOW – 4747 Vegas Drive (fly tying)
    Sun. May, 17, 2009 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cold Creek Pond (fishing)

    Dates are subject to change.
    For more information contact Ivy Santee - (702) 486-5127, ext. 3503


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