Learn to Fish: Colliery Dam, Nanaimo

In this 2 hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.

• Fishing rods provided
• For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
• Programs run rain or shine, please dress for the weather!
• Pre-registration required through City of Nanaimo. Close this pop up and click the ‘REGISTER’ button to access the registration page.
• Meet at Colliery Dam Park, we will be set-up by the cement platform.

Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion.  We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.

Contact Info: [email protected]

Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Mosaic Forest Management, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada