Helene Recovery: McDowell County Travel and Safety Updates
June
Jun

15
Thursday
Thu

Let's Feesh!

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Lake James State Park - Visitor Center

Join us for a beginner's introduction to freshwater fishing.

Learn how to bait a hook, cast a line, and unhook your catch. Participants younger than 16 years old do not need a fishing license; all other participants should have one.

Meet at the Paddy's Creek Area East Picnic Shelter at 4 p.m.

Photo by C. Peek: The Paddy's Creek fishing pier at Lake James State Park

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