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Sportfishing

The sportfishing project provides hands-on learning experiences for youth and adult audiences interested in fishing and aquatic resource stewardship. It teaches fishing skills, conservation, ethical knowledge, aquatic ecology, tackle crafting and much, much more.

Things to Learn/Do in the Project

  • Basic fishing skills
  • Fish and aquatic life identification
  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Fishing laws, ethics and stewardship
  • Tackle crafting – lures, rods, and other fishing equipment
  • Outdoor safety and first aid
  • Fish habitat management

Project Materials

National 4-H Curriculum Resources

Sportfishing Helper's Guide

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Supplemental Resources