Youth fishing clubs

Most cities in Utah that have Community Fisheries also sponsor a youth fishing club. Youth fishing clubs are open to children 6 to 13 years old. Sign-ups usually begin at city recreation departments in early March, and the clubs are typically full by the first of April.

Most youth fishing clubs start in April but a few begin as late as June. Clubs generally meet once a week for six weeks. The children spend the first 30 minutes of each two-hour class learning about fish, where they live, and how to catch them. Then, adult volunteers help the kids use their new skills to catch fish.

Adult volunteers make the clubs possible. The clubs will only be formed if enough adults sign up to help. Volunteer training takes only a single evening to complete. Two to three weeks before a club's first meeting, DWR personnel will provide a volunteer training seminar in the fishing club's community.

You don't need a lot of fishing experience to volunteer. If you have a positive attitude, patience and good communication skills, you have everything needed to be a great fishing mentor. The DWR can teach you everything else you need to know have a great experience with youth fishing club children.

Communities that sponsor a youth fishing club are listed below. If you would like to volunteer, simply contact the representative in the community where you would like to participate. This page will be frequently updated during the late winter and early spring as youth fishing clubs begin to form, so keep check back.

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Brigham City

Pioneer Park Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: TBA
• Contact: Brigham City Recreation, 435-734-2013
• Club start date: TBA
• Volunteer training seminar: TBA
• Training location: Recreation Building

Bountiful

Bountiful Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 10
• Contact: Cory, South Davis Recreation, 801-298-6227
• Club start date: Wednesday, May 1
• Volunteer training seminar: Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: South Davis Recreation Center

Clearfield

Steed Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 10
• Contact: Pat, pat.bergseng@clearfieldcity.org
• Club start date: Wednesday, April 17
• Volunteer training seminar: April 3 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Clearfield City Hall, City Council Room

Clinton

Clinton Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: TBA
• Contact: Clinton Recreation, 801-614-0780
• Club start date: TBA
• Volunteer training seminar: TBA
• Training location: Clinton City Recreation Building, 1651 W 2300 N

Draper

Sunset Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 11
• Contact: Chance, 801-576-6556
• Club start date: April 10–May 15, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: April 1, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Draper City Hall, 1020 E Pioneer Road

Herriman

The Cove

• Number of volunteers needed: 15–20
• Contact: Herriman Recreation, 801-254-7667
• Club start date: April 8–May 13, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: March 13, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Butterfield Park, 6212 W 14200 S in Herriman

Highland

Highland Glen Park Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 10
• Contact: Emily, 801-772-4523
• Club start date: May 1–June 5, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: April 24, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Highland City Hall, 5400 W 10800 N

Kaysville

Utah Botanical Center

• Number of volunteers needed: TBA
• Contact: Mark, 435-797-8060 or marklc@usu.edu
• Club start date: TBA
• Volunteer training seminar: TBA
• Training location: Utah Botanical Center — Wetland Discovery Point

Murray

Willow Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 20
• Contact: Murray Recreation, Wayne, 801-264-2617
• Club start date: April 30 and May 2, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: April 16, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Murray Recreation Office, 296 E Murray Park Lane
• Notes: Murray has two separate clubs. One meets on Tuesdays and the other on Thursdays.

Nephi

Burraston Ponds

• Number of volunteers needed: 10
• Contact: TBA
• Club start date: TBA
• Volunteer training seminar: TBA
• Training location: The old gym, 100 N and Main

Ogden

Glassman's Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: TBA
• Contact: Ogden Recreation, 801-629-8253
• Club start date: TBA
• Volunteer training seminar: TBA
• Training location: Ogden Recreation Office

Orem

Vivian Park Pond & Lindon Boat Harbor (Utah Lake)

• Number of volunteers needed: 5
• Contact: Orem Recreation, Mark, 801-229-7158
• Club start date: April 18–May 23, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: March 28, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Orem Fitness Center, 580 W 165 S, Orem

Payson

Spring Lake

• Number of volunteers needed: 10
• Contact: Payson Recreation, Jeremy, 801-465-6031
• Club start date: TBA
• Volunteer training seminar: TBA
• Training location: 1050 S Main in Payson

Pleasant Grove

Manila Park Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 10-20
• Contact: Pleasant Grove Recreation, Doreen, 801-785-6172
• Club start date: April 10–May 15, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: March 20, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Pleasant Grove Community Center, 547 S Locust Ave

Riverton

Riverton Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 10–15
• Contact: Riverton Recreation, Jared, 801-208-3121
• Club start date: April 17–May 22, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
• Volunteer training seminar: April 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
• Training location: Riverton (Sandra W Lloyd) Community Center, 12830 S Redwood Rd, Room S107 Riverton City

Roy

Meadow Creek Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 3–4
• Contact: Dale Searcy, 801-940-1677 or renegadetroutfitter@q.com
• Club meeting dates: April 15, 22, 29 and May 6 from 6–8 p.m.
• Volunteer training seminar: April 8 (location TBA)
• Training location: Roy City Rec Center (2626 W. 5525 S. in Roy) for weeks 1 and 2 and then at Meadow Creek Pond in Roy for weeks 3 and 4.

Salem

Salem Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 10
• Contact: Salem Recreation, Matt, 801-423-1035
• Club start date: TBA
• Volunteer training seminar: March 21, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Salem Recreation Office, 60 N 100 East, Salem

Sandy

Sandy Urban Fishery

• Number of volunteers needed: 8
• Contact: Sandy City Recreation, Kevin, 801-568-2900
• Club start date: April 17–May 22, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: April 8, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Sandy Parks and Rec, 440 E 8680 S

South Jordan

Midas & Kidney Ponds

• Number of volunteers needed: 10-15
• Contact: South Jordan Recreation, Alex, 801-793-5943
• Club start date: May 7, May 9–June 11, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: April 17, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: South Jordan Municipal Services Center at 10996 S. Redwood Rd.

Spanish Fork

Canyon View Pond & Spanish Oaks Reservoir

• Number of volunteers needed: 20–40
• Contact: Spanish Fork Recreation, Bronco, 801-804-4604
• Club start date: March 26 and March 27, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: March 18, 2013 at 6 p.m.
• Training location: Spanish Fork Recreation Office, 775 N. Main Street, Spanish Fork
• Notes: Spanish Fork has two separate clubs. One meets on Tuesdays and the other on Wednesdays.

Syracuse

Jensen Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: TBA
• Contact: Syracuse Recreation, 801-614-9660
• Club start date: TBA
• Volunteer training seminar: TBA
• Training location: Jensen Nature Park Building

Wasatch Mountain State Park (Midway)

Wasatch Mt. State Park

• Number of volunteers needed: 10–20
• Contact: Kathy Donnell, WMSP, 435-654-1791
• Club start date: June 12–July 17, 2013
• Volunteer training seminar: May 9, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
• Training location: Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor Center, Midway

Washington City

Razor Ridge Pond

• Number of volunteers needed: 10–15
• Contact: Washington Community Center, 435-656-6360
• Club start date: April 14 at 5:30 p.m. and April 17 at 9:00 a.m.
• Volunteer training seminar: TBA
• Training location: Washington City Hall