Experience All Things Fishing At The Columbia Springs Fishing Celebration (Photo) - 04/29/22

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Experience all things Fishing at the Columbia Springs Fishing Celebration

VANCOUVER, WA (April 29th, 2022) – Designed for avid anglers and those just looking to get their feet wet, the Columbia Springs Fishing Festival will return this May. Participants can visit www.columbiasprings.org/events/fishing-celebration to register in advance (free but required for all attendees!) and learn all the details.

Beginning May 1st, this year’s festival will begin with a self-guided “follow the fish” scavenger hunt to see where Columbia Springs trout go once they are big enough to be released into local waterways. 

The event will culminate in an after-school extravaganza on May 10th from 4:00-7:00 pm at Battle Ground Lake State Park. This Celebration of Fishing will feature several stations of fun, tactile, fishing-related activities including casting practice, fishy art, interactive presentations from experts, science and nature games, tackle giveaways, and more! Columbia Springs is excited to be hosting the Washington State School for the Blind at this event to give students a chance to try fishing who might not otherwise get the opportunity. Partners at this festival include: the Columbia River Chapter of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Columbia Springs Educators, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Klineline Kids Fishing, SW Washington Anglers, Vancouver Wildlife League, Vancouver Police Department Anglers, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and more!

Participants of the celebration (scavenger hunt or culminating event) will be entered to win a rod and reel set to get them ready to meet Columbia Springs fish in local lakes! Those who complete both will have their entry doubled.

Things to note: 

• Dinner will be available for purchase from ASH Woodfired Pizza at the culminating event.
• All attendees will be subject to Battle Ground Lake State Park parking requirements – a Discover Pass or payment of the $10 parking fee. If someone is having trouble with this cost they can contact kylie@columbiasprings.org!
• Although Columbia Springs will not be hosting actual fishing at this Fishing Celebration, participants can get comfortable with fishing gear and techniques on land so that they will feel confident to venture out on the water by themselves, and partners will share fun new information with those who already have experience with fishing. Battle Ground Lake is frequently stocked with Columbia Springs trout and will be open during our event for those kids and licensed individuals who bring their own gear and would like to try their luck after they visit our event.

About Us: Columbia Springs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on the Old Evergreen Highway in Vancouver, WA that helps thousands of children and their families to find belonging in and love for nature. We build a community of lifelong learners and land stewards through our educational opportunities, walking trails, events, and workshops – which are open to all. Located on a 100 acre historic site in the City of Vancouver, Columbia Springs is a natural gem in an urban environment, providing cutting edge environmental education close to your home.