Fishing 101 - Open for Everyone! | Ketchamoot Creek Property (the range), 50302 Rge Rd 203
Cultural Experiences
Through outdoor education, we aim to foster responsible environmental stewardship and a deeper connection to nature. Research shows that time spent outdoors improves mental well-being, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills, while enriching overall quality of life. This program promotes ecological literacy and conservation-minded values, which are key to addressing today’s environmental challenges.
Participants in
Fishing 101
will learn about the different kinds of fisheries in Alberta, how to identify Alberta's sport fish species, and the various tackle used to catch them. We’ll review the
Alberta Sportfishing Regulations
and how to interpret the harvest limits for different fisheries.
After the presentation in the clubhouse, we’ll head down to the fish pond with fishing rods & tackle to learn hands-on fishing techniques as we try to catch some rainbow trout in our Fish Pond.
Registrants will learn:
safety precautions and equipment
the best times to go fishing
essential fishing equipment and tackle
how to tie a fisherman's knot
how to cast and reel in your lure
how to effectively work your lure
how to set the hook
how to measure the length of your fish
the proper technique for gently releasing your fish
Bring your enthusiasm, we'll provide the fishing gear, learning opportunities and the pond to fish in!
Minimum Attendance Age
If a youth is attending without adult accompaniment, they must be 15 years of age or older. If the youth is accompanied by an adult however, there really isn’t a minimum age. As long as they are old enough to make it through this session's activities and do so safely, they are absolutely welcome to attend.
Session Leads Biographies
Don Brockway
Don Brockway has been hunting since he was 12, and fishing since he was a young boy. With a profound appreciation for nature, he loves hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. After a 31-year career as a Locomotive Engineer with Canadian Pacific Railway, the SPFGA is fortunate to be able to call Don our Maintenance Technician.
Brandon Myre
Brandon Myre is one of our new SPFGA Board members who chose to join our team because his interests and values align closely with those of the SPFGA. As an Executive Union Officer and Committee Chairperson with Canadian Pacific Railway, and as an avid hunter, archer and angler, Brandon has tonnes of experience coaching and mentoring people of all ages on a multitude of topic areas.
Delinda Ryerson
Delinda Ryerson has nearly three decades of experience in fisheries and wildlife-related research and management in Alberta. She served as a Fisheries Biologist for Alberta Fish and Wildlife for nine years. Some of her work was integral in determining the status of northern pike fisheries throughout the province, and the subsequent provincial harvest limit reductions for northern pike.
For the past two years, she has served as the Executive Director of the Sherwood Park Fish and Game Association (SPFGA). In this role, she has been instrumental in launching the SPFGA Naturalist Series, the SPFGA Outdoor Woman’s Program, and the SPFGA Outdoor Youth Program, all aimed at reconnecting people with nature and the outdoors.
Funding
This session was made possible through a grant from the Alberta Conservation Association’s Conservation, Community, and Education Grant.
FAQs
Will refreshments be provided?
Water from the water cooler in the clubhouse and some light refreshments will be available.
Anything that participants should know?
Remember to dress for the forecasted weather conditions as you will be outside.
What happens if there's bad weather?
Unless the weather poses safety concerns, this event will proceed.
Is an SPFGA membership required in order to register?
No, these sessions are open to both members and non-members.
Refund Policy
We will refund registration fees if an event is cancelled. Outside of that, individual refunds will not be provided. Please ensure your availability prior to booking. Individuals who cannot make the event may transfer their registration to another individual.
Information Source: Sherwood Park Fish & Game Association | eventbrite