The Fishing in the City Program was established in 1993 and serves Californians living in the Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.
The goal for the Sacramento area program is to teach youth and their families the importance of taking care of lakes and ponds while enjoying them, starting right here in their own back yard. We stock nine inner city ponds in the Sacramento area on a regular basis. We want families to come out and spend time together while learning to fish.
Each “learn to fish” clinic teaches fishing techniques, ethics, and safety while fishing. We will also provide information about current ecological issues and ideas on ways you can help conserve our state’s natural resources.
The clinics and the use of our rods are provided free of charge for children ages 5 to 15. After the clinic has concluded, those 16 or older who possess a fishing license may fish. All participants must complete the learning stations, even if they are not borrowing a rod.
- Sponsored by CDFW, City, County, and Regional parks departments, and other organizations as noted.
- Ponds stocked with Channel Catfish (April - October) and Rainbow Trout (November - March
- Clinics will proceed whether rain or shine
2020 Trout Fishing Clinics
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Saturday
January 25, 2020
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Florin Creek Park
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Southgate Recreation & Park District
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8:00 a.m. - Noon
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Florin Creek Park
(see map below)
5-15 year olds only
No pre-registration
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Saturday
February 8, 2020
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Howe Community Park
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Fulton - El Camino Recreation & Park District
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8:00 a.m. - Noon
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Howe Community Park
(see map below)
5-15 year olds only
No pre-registration
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Saturday
February 22, 2020
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Hagan Community Park
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Rancho Cordova Recreation & Park District
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8:00 a.m. - Noon
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Hagan Community Park
(see map below)
5-15 year olds only
No pre-registration
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Saturday
February 29, 2020
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Willow Hill Reservoir Community Park
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City of Folsom Parks & Recreation
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8:00 a.m. - Noon
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Willow Hills Reservoir Community Park
(see map below)
 Pre-registration required
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Saturday
March 14, 2020
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Elk Grove Regional Park
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Consumnes CSD Parks and Recreation
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8:00 a.m. - Noon |
Elk Grove Regional Park
(see map below)
5-15 year olds only
No pre-registration |
Saturday
March 21, 2020
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North Natomas Regional Park |
City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation
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8:00 a.m. - Noon |
North Natomas Regional Park
(see map below)
5-15 year olds only
No pre-registration
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