Last modified: Thursday, April 02, 2009

Community fishing

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 of age. 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 check back frequently as information is updated.

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Bountiful

Bountiful Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Danny, (801) 725-0917
Club start date: May 13
Volunteer training seminar: April 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Training location: South Davis Recreation Center

Brigham City

Pioneer Park Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Brigham City Recreation, (435) 734-2013
Club start date: TBA
Volunteer training seminar: April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Training location: Basement of City Hall

Clearfield

Maybe Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Clearfield Recreation, (801) 525-2795
Club start date: April 15
Volunteer training seminar: April 6 at 6:30 PM
Training location: City Hall

Clinton

Clinton Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Clinton Recreation, (801) 614-0780
Club start date: March 25
Volunteer training seminar: March 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Training location: Clinton City Hall

Draper

Sunset Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Draper Recreation, (801) 576-6570
Club start date: April 8
Volunteer training seminar: March 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Training location: City Hall
Notes: This is club is brand new and will only meet if there are enough volunteers

Herriman

The Cove

Number of volunteers needed: 10-15
Contact: Herriman Recreation, (801) 254-7667
Club start date: TBA
Volunteer training seminar: March 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Training location: City Hall

Highland

Highland Glen Park Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 15
Contact: Emily, emily@highlandcity.org
Club start date: June 2
Volunteer training seminar: May 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Training location: Highland City Hall
Notes: This club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 weeks

Kaysville

Utah Botanical Center

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Mark, (435) 797-8060
Club start date: April 21
Volunteer training seminar: April 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Training location: Utah Botanical Center - Wetland Discovery Point

Logan

Skylar's Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Logan Recreation, (435) 716-9250
Club start date: TBA
Volunteer training seminar: TBA
Training location: TBA

Murray

Willow Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 20
Contact: Murray Recreation, (801) 264-2617
Club start date: April 14 and April 16
Volunteer training seminar: March 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Training location: Murray Recreation Office
Notes: Murray has two separate clubs&$8212; one meets on Tuesdays and the other on Thursdays.

Nephi

Burraston Ponds

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Greg, (801) 830-4723
Club start date: TBA
Volunteer training seminar: TBA
Training location: TBA

Ogden

Glassman's Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Ogden Recreation, (801) 629-8253
Club start date: April 9
Volunteer training seminar: Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Training location: Ogden Recreation Office

Orem

Vivian Park Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Orem Recreation, (801) 229-7158
Club start date: April 21
Volunteer training seminar: March 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Training location: Orem Recreation Center

Payson

Spring Lake

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Payson Recreation, (801) 465-6031
Club start date: TBA
Volunteer training seminar:TBA
Training location: TBA

Riverton

Riverton Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Riverton Recreation, (801) 208-3121
Club start date: April 15
Volunteer training seminar: April 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Training location: Riverton City Hall, Room E206

Roy

Meadow Creek Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Roy City Recreation, (801) 774-1048
Club start date: April 21
Volunteer training seminar: April 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Training location: Roy City Recreation Office

Salem

Salem Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Salem Recreation, (801) 423-1035
Club start date: April 1
Volunteer training seminar: March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Training location: Salem Recreation Office

Saratoga Springs

Loch Lomond Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Saratoga Springs Recreation, (801) 310-0609
Club start date: May 5
Volunteer training seminar: April 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Training location: Saratoga Springs Fire Station

South Jordan

Midas & Kidney Ponds

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Heston, South Jordan Recreation, (801) 253-5203 ext. 1411
Club start date: April 15
Volunteer training seminar: April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Training location: South Jordan Community Center at 10778 S. Redwood Rd.

Spanish Fork

Canyon View Pond & Spanish Oaks Reservoir

Number of volunteers needed: 30
Contact: Spanish Fork Recreation, (801) 804-4600
Club start date: April 2 and April 7
Volunteer training seminar: March 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Training location: Spanish Fork Recreation Office
Notes: Spanish Fork has two separate clubs. One meets on Tuesdays and the other on Thursdays.

Syracuse

Jensen Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Syracuse Recreation, (801) 614-9660
Club start date: April 7
Volunteer training seminar: March 31 at 5:30 PM
Training location: Jensen Nature Park Building

Wasatch Mountain State Park (Midway)

Wasatch Mt. State Park

Number of volunteers needed: 10
Contact: Wendy, WMSP, (435) 654-1791
Club start date: TBA
Volunteer training seminar: TBA
Training location: TBA

Washington City

Razor Ridge Pond

Number of volunteers needed: 10-15
Contact: Kole, Washington City Recreation, (435) 656-6355
Club start date: TBA
Volunteer training seminar: March 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Training location: Washington City Hall