CANCELLED -- Registration Full/Closed -- Winter Recess: Learn to Fish for Steelhead! (Niagara County)
DATE: 12/31
START TIME: 9:30 AM
END TIME: 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Fisherman's Park at Burt Dam, 2066 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt, NY 14028
MORE INFORMATION: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/learn-to-fish/free-clinics
CANCELLED -- Join DEC for a free learn to fish clinic at Fisherman's Park at Burt Dam on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to learn the basics of float fishing for steelhead! Participants will learn about the proper equipment, common rigs and baits/lures used, and the mechanics of float fishing for steelhead.
Prerequisite to participate: Intermediate fishing level and familiarity with use of spinning rods/reel combo.
Required gear for participants: Fishing waders are preferred, but muck-style waterproof boots are okay. Dress for the weather. Steelhead rods and rigs will be provided for use during the clinic.
Site notes: Town of Newfane charges a nominal parking fee per vehicle. Group will meet in parking lot at black DEC truck. Walking trip from lot to the fishing site on stream will require a half mile walk down gravel road and then back after event.
Once again, this event is cancelled. For questions, contact the DEC Region 9 Fisheries Office at 716-533-4070 or email [email protected]
Reminder -- adult accompaniment required for all youth participants.
No freshwater fishing license is required to participate at this free fishing clinic.
Visit the Free Learn to Fish Clinics webpage for more information and to find other upcoming events near you!
