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Fishing in Ohio: Events

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Here are the fishing events that we have scheduled on our calendar. Do you have any to add? If so, comment with the information down below. Be sure to take photos and post them to Explore the Outdoors’ Facebook page!

CENTRAL EVENTS:

June 11 | Family Fishing at Creekside: Creekside Park (123 Mill St., Gahanna, OH) at 10am. Join us on Saturday mornings for family fishing on the creek! We will provide all bait and tackle as well as an activity for the whole family to enjoy! Gahanna Residents-free; non residents-$5 per person.

June 18 | Youth Fishing Derby Delaware – June 18 at the Marina Pond. Sessions start at 9, 10 & 11 AM Tackle, bait, poles & refreshments provided. (740) 548-4631.

June 18 | Passport to Fishing: Dillon – June 18, 10 AM at the beach. Fishing fun for kids. For more info call (740) 453-4377.

June 18 | Young Anglers Fishing Derby: Findley – June 18, 10 AM – Noon at the picnic point shelter. Get tips on bait, tackle & fish ID. For more info call (440) 647-5749.

June 19 | Father’s Day Fishing: Sharon Woods Metro Park from 11am-1pm. Bring your dad or grandpa and enjoy fishing at the lake. Poles and some bait provided. Ages 15 and under and 60 or older may fish. Meet at the Schrock Lake West Bulletin Board www.metroparks.net

July 24 | Passport to Fishing: Three Creeks Park Sunday, July 24 from 1-3 p.m. (3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH) Space is limited.  Must pre-register (www.metroparks.net). Ages 7-15. Learn about fish habitat, knots, casting and fishing tips, while completing the Division of Wildlife’s Passport to Fishing program.

August 16 | Gone Fishing: Three Creeks Park at 6:30 p.m. (3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH) Ages 15 and under. Get fishing and casting tips from the naturalist, and then try to catch a big one in Turtle Pond.

NE EVENTS:

June 4 | Youth Fishing Derby: Lake Milton – June 4, 10:30 AM – 2 PM at the Meshel picnic area. For kids 15 & under. (330) 654-4989.

June 4 | Youth Fishing DerbyQuail Hollow – June 4, 9 AM – Noon at the Shady Lane pond. For kids  14 & under. (330) 877-6652.

June 11 | Pep Tamargo Memorial Kids Fishing Derby: Sponsored by the Berkley Fishing Team at Sippo Lake Park For information on other Stark Park events and facilities visit www.StarkParks.com.

June 11 | Cook’s Lagoon Derby: In Canton, OH. For information on other Stark Park events and facilities visit www.StarkParks.com.

August 13 | Sandy & Beaver Canal Days Festival Derby: in Magnolia at Whitacre Greer Park pond near Magnolia. For information on other Stark Park events and facilities visit www.StarkParks.com.

September 10 | Bob Meister Memorial Special Needs Derby: At Sippo Lake. For information on other Stark Park events and facilities visit www.StarkParks.com.

NW EVENTS:

June 18 | Kids Fishing Tournament: Van Buren – June 18, 10 AM – Noon at the west end, near the dam. For kids ages 4-15. For more info call (419) 832-7662.

July 16 | Kids’ Big Fish Contest: Mary Jane Thurston – July 16, 10 AM – Noon at the day use lodge. For kids ages 4-15. For more info call (419) 832-7662.

SW EVENTS:

June 11 | Kids Fishing DerbySycamore – June 11, 10 AM – 1 PM, for kids 15 & under. Some bait & tackle provided. (513) 523-6347 or (937) 854-4452.

SE EVENTS:

June 4 | Youth Fishing Derby: Jackson Lake – June 4, 9 AM – Noon at the Iron Furnace shelter. For kids 15 & under. (740) 682-6197.

June 11 | Youth Fishing Derby: Lake Alma – June 11, 9-11 AM at the camp office. For kids 15 & under. (740) 384-3345.

July 16 | Youth Fishing DerbyJackson Lake – July 16, 9 AM – 1 PM at the Iron Furnace shelter. For kids 15 & under. For more info call (740) 682-6197.

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Water Safety Course

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

July 31, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm

Caesar Creek (SW) – July 31, 2-4 PM at Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp.  ACA’s Quickstart introductory beginner course covers the basics of canoeing on flat water. Dress to get wet. Equipment is provided, must pre-register. For more info call (513) 897-2437.

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Canoe/Kayak Training

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

July 15, 2011 12:00 amtoJuly 17, 2011 12:00 am

Cowan Lake (SW) - July 15-17. ACA multi-day Level 1 course covers skills needed for any type of canoe or kayak, paddling through hazards & simple rescues. Equipment is provided, must pre-register. For more info call (513) 897-2437.

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Treasure Hunt

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

July 10, 2011
2:00 pm

Caesar Creek (SW) – July 10, 2 PM at the nature center. Fun & educational for all ages. For more info call (513) 897-2437.

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Stargazing Celebration

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

July 9, 2011
12:00 am

Caesar Creek (SW) – July 9 at dusk, in the campground. Telescopes & stargazing tips provided by Cincinnati Astronomical Society. For more info call (513) 897-2437.

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Stargazing Celebration

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

July 8, 2011
12:00 am

Cowan Lake (SW) – July 8 at dusk, in the campground. Telescopes & stargazing tips provided by Cincinnati Astronomical Society. For more info call (513) 897-2437.

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July 4th Weekend

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

July 2, 2011
12:00 am

Pike Lake (SW) – July 2. Bike parade and campsite decorating. For more info call (740) 493-2212.

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July 4th Weekend

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

July 1, 2011 12:00 amtoJuly 4, 2011 12:00 am

Rocky Fork (SW) – July 1-4. Cornhole games, bike parade, crafts & movies. For more info call (937) 393-3210.

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Campsite & Bike Decorating

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

July 1, 2011 12:00 amtoJuly 4, 2011 12:00 am

Paint Creek (SW) – July 1-4. Weekend sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast, bike and campsite decorating. For more info call (937) 981-7061.

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Butterfly Count

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

June 26, 2011
9:30 am

Shawnee (SW) – June 26, 9:30 AM. Meet at the lodge parking lot for the N. American Butterfly Assn. 20th annual count. $3 fee. For more info call (740) 858-6652.

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