In preparation for the Fishing Derby, the Santa Fe Watershed Association and the New Mexico Game and Fish Department will be sponsoring a Kid’s Fishing Clinic. Kids of all ages, and their parents or adult companion will learn how to assemble fishing tackle, how to handle hooks, weights, bobbers, fishing line, rods and reels and will learn how to cast, how to adjust a fishing reel and how to undo a big tangle. Live trout food (water bugs!) will also be on display.


Kids are encouraged to bring their own gear and learn how to use it. However there is no need to purchase fishing gear prior to the clinic. The Game and Fish Department will have extra equipment on hand. The clinic will also address the differences between cheap, inexpensive, good, and expensive gear. This will assist parents in learning what fits their budget and how to become an effective consumer when shopping for fishing gear.


The Kid’s Fishing Clinic is free of charge.