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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on June 14, 2008, 05:08:52 PM

Title: Record attendance at Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery's Family Fishing Day
Post by: Rodney on June 14, 2008, 05:08:52 PM

Staff at the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery were not busy raising trout today, instead they introduced fishing to over 1,000 visitors who attended the annual family fishing day.

An inflatable pool filled with several hundred rainbow trout was set up for kids under the age of 7. Although catches were almost guaranteed, some had to work harder than others to keep the fish on the barbless hook.

Hundreds of new eager anglers converged at both learn-to-fish ponds, which were stocked with over 1,000 rainbow trout. Most are now hooked on fishing.

The Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and Visitor Centre is opened to the public. The visitor centre houses most BC fish species in its aquariums. Pre-arranged hatchery tours are available, just phone ahead to book a time. Learn-to-fish sessions will also be happening for all age groups. For more information, please visit their website:

http://www.gofishbc.com/fvhvisit.htm

These two photos are my favorites from today. They capture two memorable moments when we fish - Anticipation and excitement.

(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/fvth-family-fishing-day-2008/080614_01.jpg)

(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/fvth-family-fishing-day-2008/080614_02.jpg)

Hatchery manager Dale nets a trout for two young anglers. It is hard to tell who is most excited in this photo.

(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/fvth-family-fishing-day-2008/080614_12.jpg)

Barry does not seem so pleased after bonking and cleaning fish number 426.

(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/fvth-family-fishing-day-2008/080614_22.jpg)

There was not a shortage of anglers at the trout ponds.

(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/fvth-family-fishing-day-2008/080614_18.jpg)

Some of my other photos are at:

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/member/gallery/fvth-family-fishing-day-2008

Title: Re: Record attendance at Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery's Family Fishing Day
Post by: BigFisher on June 14, 2008, 06:38:53 PM

Thanks for sharing Rodney, sounded like fun.

Title: Re: Record attendance at Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery's Family Fishing Day
Post by: BOWHUNTER on June 15, 2008, 03:27:24 PM

That pool reminds me of Lafarge Lake.

Looks like a great event to get people interested in fishing.


Great pics

Title: Re: Record attendance at Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery's Family Fishing Day
Post by: Rodney on June 16, 2008, 11:15:21 AM

A video of Saturday's event can now be seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMEWIKis6x0

For best viewing, click on "watch in high quality" just below the view count if your internet is fast enough.