CDOW Warm Water Clinic

Saturday June 3, 2006 in the classroom.
Saturday June 10, 2006 on the water.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and the Colorado Walleye Association are sponsoring a fishing seminar to teach novice anglers the basics of catching warmwater fish species such as bass and walleye.

The seminar will be held in two parts. The first part is a classroom session on Saturday, June 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DOW office at 4255 Sinton Road in Colorado Springs. The second part will take place Saturday, June 10 at Pueblo Reservoir.

"This seminar is geared for beginners and those who want to learn the basics," said Gary Dowler, a fisheries biologist with the DOW. "It's a great opportunity for an introduction to fishing for warmwater fish."

Topics covered include: tackle, regulations, and basic fish biology. Techniques taught include: how to catch walleye, catfish, bass, and various panfish.

Members of the Colorado Walleye Association have offered to provide boats to take the students fishing on Pueblo Reservoir.

The class is free, but space is limited to the first 40 people who sign up. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing gear is provided by the DOW, but participants must have a valid Colorado fishing license for the on-the-water portion of the course.

Call (719) 227-5200 for reservations.

For more information, please visit the Colorado Division of Wildlife's official website here.