Get Out! And Go Fishing in the District - July 24, 8:30 - 10:30 AM

What better way to spend a hot Saturday in July than by goin’ fishin’? And you don’t even need to leave DC! And it’s FREE!

Here’s the invitation from  the Department of Energy & Environment:   

FISHING IN THE DISTRICT - FREE EVENT JULY 24!

Sat, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
by DOEE Aquatic Resources Education Center 

Join DOEE staff and volunteers for FREE fishing events along the District's waterways!

The Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) invites you to join Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) staff and volunteers for FREE fishing clinics this summer!

July 24 | 8:30am: Diamond Teague Park (see map)

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO COMPLETE THIS WAIVER. ADULTS NEED INDIVIDUAL WAIVERS AND MAY LIST UP TO FOUR MINORS ON THEIR WAIVER. HARD COPIES OF THIS FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE ONSITE FOR THOSE ARE NOT ABLE TO PRINT AT HOME.

THINGS TO KNOW:

1. Equipment, bait, and tackle provided.
2. Fishing equipment sanitized after each event.
3. Registration is first come, first served; 35 persons max per event.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Masks must be worn at all times.
2. Social distancing must be maintained (families notwithstanding).
3. Anglers ages 16-64 must possess a DC fishing license.*

*Don't have one? No problem! Click here to get your license immediately online! 

REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fishing-in-the-district-free-event-july-24-tickets-153176427819 

Questions? Contact: 

Chris Campo
christopher.campo@dc.gov
(202) 440-3951

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The "Get Out!" event of the week column is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv and on All Life Is Local, usually on Thursdays, but occasionally (like today), it gets bumped up to Wednesday.