Valentine Kids’ Fishing Clinic Is May 3

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Valentine Lions Club will host a youth fishing clinic at the Valentine State Fish Hatchery on May 3.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the clinic starting at 10 a.m., rain or shine.  Free rod/reel combos provided by the Nebraska Walleye Association and donations from other local sponsors will be given to the first 75 registrants.

Participants will learn about knot-tying, casting, fishing lures and baits, fish identification, water and boating safety in the morning. They will fish the hatchery ponds after lunch. Parents also are encouraged to attend.