Stocked with equipment and information, Fish and Game’s fishing trailer will soon be making more than 25 appearances at local ponds across the region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
To learn more about the trailer program, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. More information regarding the fishing trailer program, including other regional trailer schedules, will soon be posted on Fish and Game’s website at https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/trailers.
With its exterior wrapped completely with vibrant fish illustrations, the trailer is hard to miss. “The big fish and vivid colors make the trailer a kid magnet,” Fish and Game communications manager Evin Oneale said. “That’s what we’re after; a focal point to help get a kid excited about fishing.”
But the important stuff is inside the trailer. “The idea is to bring fishing equipment and fishing expertise to what we call our ‘bicycle fisheries’ – local neighborhood ponds,” Oneale noted. “All kids and their parents have to do is show up; we’ll get them geared up and on the water.”
“We hope our efforts will get kids excited about fishing and help build a new generation of anglers,” Oneale added.
The trailer’s 2019 schedule will kick off at Kleiner Pond in Meridian on Saturday, April 6th followed by a stop at Settlers Pond on Wednesday, April 10th. A fishing license is not needed by any participant that registers at the trailer for the duration of the event, regardless of age or residency. “Everyone is welcome at these events, but we want to make a point of inviting kids and their parents who have an interest in fishing but lack the equipment and perhaps the knowledge to get started,” Oneale said. “The only cost is a bit of time, and the idea is to help people gain enough fishing experience and confidence to strike out on their own and enjoy fishing as a fun, family activity.”
2019 Southwest Idaho Fishing Trailer Schedule
Saturday, April 6 Kleiner Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, April 10 Settlers Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, April 11 McDevitt Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, April 13 Esthers Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, April 17 Williams Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, April 18 Wilson Ponds 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, April 20 McDevitt Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, April 24 Settlers Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, April 25 Kleiner Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, April 27 Eds Pond 11:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, May 1 Esthers Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, May 2 Wilson Ponds 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, May 4 Kleiner Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, May 8 Sterling Park Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, May 9 Settlers Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, May 11 Weiser Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, May 15 Sawyers Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, May 16 McDevitt Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, May 18 Sego Prairie Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, May 22 Marsing Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Thursday, May 23 Wilson Ponds 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, May 25 Eagle Island Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, May 29 Kleiner Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, May 30 McDevitt Pond 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, June 1 Mill Pond 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday, June 8 McDevitt Pond 9:00am-2:00pm
Monday, June 17 Sego Prairie Pond 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, June 18 Sego Prairie Pond 9:00am-12:00pm
Learn more about each of these pond locations using the Idaho Fishing Planner .