# Event Details - **Event Name**: Family Fishing Basics - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Pequest staff will teach you about fishing safety, ethics, equipment and how to use it.About this EventJoin the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and learn some fishing basics. Staff will talk about the history and use of the hatchery, safety and ethics of fishing. They will go over equipment and how it is used. After the discussion, participants will practice casting before heading to the pond for some hands-on fishing experience. All equipment and bait will be provided. Age LimitsAll ages welcome. Any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult program participant. Children younger than 10 need an adult working directly with them.Cost$10.00/ family payable on the day of the program. Credit card and checks made out to "State of NJ" are acceptable forms of payment.RequirementNJ fishing license and trout stamp for those over the age of 16. They can be purchased online and printed from home through our licensing site. You must have this in order to complete registration. Fishing licenses must be displayed when fishing.ArrivalPlease arrive 15 minutes early to check in. We will start promptly. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will not be permitted into the program.CancellationsNJ DEP Fish & Wildlife programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. Programs at Pequest Natural Resource Education Center are RAIN or SHINE, but in the event of severe weather, classes may be canceled. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified by email as soon as possible.Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be opened to the people on the waitlist. You can cancel through Eventbrite or email us at pequest@dep.nj.gov.* Families who have previously participated in this program are not eligible to reapply to allow for new families to learn how to fish. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mansfield-township/family-fishing-basics/100001994030666401 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mansfield Township - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center - **lat**: 40.8360748 - **long**: -74.9452185 - **full address**: The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center, 605 Pequest Road, Mansfield Township, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Family Fishing Basics - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/90fde83771f6d5e1437778f9ed0e129543206a78e90e791dc042e61247548e3f-rimg-w1200-h800-dca1a7a9-gmir.jpg?v=1784335686 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Family Fishing Basics being held? - **A:** Family Fishing Basics takes place on Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center, 605 Pequest Road, Mansfield Township, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Family Fishing Basics? - **A:** Family Fishing Basics is organized by NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Family Fishing Basics is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mansfield Township, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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