Family & Youth Casting Call

The Family & Youth Casting Call (FYCC) is a fun family and youth fishing event at Fletcher's Cove on the C&O; Canal in Washington DC. The 2014 event is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd. What better way to get kids “hooked” on nature than by teaching them how to fish? This May, local and national fishing and conservation organizations will once again host the Family & Youth Casting Call to help “set the hook” for children to learn about nature and fishing in the Washington, DC area. A wiggling fish on the end of a taut line can be one of the most tangible connections between having fun outside and learning about conserving our natural resources. During this action-packed event, partners will provide all the tools and training necessary for youth to catch fish in the C&O; Canal. Volunteer instructors will teach safety and basic fishing techniques and our sponsors will supply the bait and tackle for the day’s event. For this event, a portion of the C&O; Canal will be stocked with native fish and all children will have the opportunity to catch fish. When not fishing on the canal, children will complete a series of hands-on activities to earn their National Park Service Junior Ranger Badge. Learning stations set up around the facility will teach fly-tying, water quality testing, bug identification and more. There will also be plenty to do for the little ones including fish art, touch tanks and scavenger hunts. This is a FREE event. All equipment and supplies will be provided by the hosts, the District Department of the Environment and Coastal Conservation Association MD.