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Let’s Go Fishing!

September 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Atsion Recreation Area, Shamong, NJ
Fee: Free
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First Catch Center Workshop – Fishing for Catfish – FULL

September 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery, Hackettstown, NJ
Fee: Free
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First Catch Center Workshop – Family Fishing Program

October 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery, Hackettstown, NJ
Fee: Free
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Let’s Go Fishing!

October 20 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ
Fee: Free
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Let’s Go Fishing!

October 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Thompson Park, Monroe Township, NJ
Fee: Free
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First Catch Center Workshop – Women’s Introduction to Fishing

November 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery, Hackettstown, NJ
Fee: Free
Program Information


New Jersey Fish and Wildlife offers outdoor skills programs throughout the state that are designed to enable participants to learn about and enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits, including fishing, shooting sports, hunting, birding, kayaking, hiking and more. Programs are usually geared to beginners but sometimes offer advanced skills.

OWNJ: Outdoor Women of New Jersey – Workshops geared toward women.
OFNJ: Outdoor Families of New Jersey – Workshops for the entire family!
NJOP: New Jersey Outdoor Programs – Programs offered for both adult men and women.
R3 – Recruit, Retain, Reactive Program – Workshops and programs offered to all!

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Last Update: September 15th, 2023