The 15th Annual Trout Day will be held May 2nd at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park.
Steve Chihak local Conservation Officer will be in attendance for a meet and greet, Q and A. A great opportunity to meet some one who works hard to protect us and our resources.
Secondly, Bob Bickford from St. Croix Valley Adventures has offered to attend and help out with the fly fishing portion of Trout Day. You can check him out at st.croixvalleyadventures.com.
New friends of RO Limit Creek Fishing Rod Company are willing to help with some of the costs, sponsoring this years event.(they might be donating some rods for door prizes) .
Another guest added to enhance this years event. The 15th Annual Trout Day is pleased to announce the National Trout Center(NTC) out of Preston, MN will be sending a representative to help out and for some Q and A regarding the Trout Center.
For those who are planning on attending this year, take a moment to find some one who could benefit or enjoy this event and invite them along.
Special permits we receive for the day, general costs and the future of Trout Day rely on a good turn out.
Tentative Schedule and info update:
8:30AM Registration (Must be registered for fishing waiver and door prizes)
Coffee, rolls and juice
9:00AM Introductions
9:15AM
Streams 101 by the DNR’s Steve Klotz
9:45AM
Stream Fly-fishing and spin fishing 101
10:15-10:30AM
Free time for giving a shot at trout fishing, fly-casting, Q and A with guests, observe Fly tying, hiking or justspending time with family.
12:00PM Wiener roast provided(limited supply of bottled water provided)
12:30PM Entertainment: Al Batt story teller, humorist, author and Ornithologst.
1:30PM Led by the Lanesboro Fisheries office Vaughn Snook: Electro-fishing demonstration and status of the fishery/ Q and A.
2-2:15PM Closing and Door Prize time
Door Prizes provided by Limit Creek Fishing Rod Company
Trout day has been given a fishing waiver for all REGISTERED adult attendees, allowing to fish with in the park with out a license or trout stamp.
Please dress appropriately and consider others with being on time.
Some of the events might not be suitable for very young children(attention span lol)
If interested in helping or have question please contact Jim at (507)261-9816