Published: Novmber 20, 2009
By: Tara Marshall, Inland Fisheries Division
Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Download printable brochure.

The L2F program, presented by the Inland Fisheries Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, has completed a very busy fourth year.  Students, youth groups and educators enjoyed the interactive classroom component and were very excited to apply their knowledge in the outdoor fishing workshop.  We have received many positive comments from students and teachers and are busy planning for this upcoming spring session. 

The program is geared towards youth aged 8-12 and consists of two main components:  classroom presentation consisting of an introduction to freshwater sportfish in Nova Scotia, conservation education of freshwater resources, habitat characteristics, angling education (fishing basics made easy), and outdoor presentation/lesson consisting of a hands-on sportfishing workshop at a lake nearby.  The angling education program recruits the next generation of stewards of our aquatic resources, by teaching safe and ethical angling skills to youth.

This spring and summer the L2F program was delivered 33 times reaching youth from a variety of different backgrounds.  The majority of the programs were presented in schools but some were done with cubs, scouts, youth at recreation day camps and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. 

The Inland Fisheries Division has received amazing support from the people of Nova Scotia and the angling community.  We wish to thank Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, Shimano, Lucky Strike Bait Works Ltd., Mr. Mark Weare of First Cast Radio Show, Hammerhead Lures, Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Hants West Wildlife Association, Port Morien Wildlife Association, HRM Community Culture & Economic Development, HRM Metro Transit, Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Dr. Peter Bagnell, Pat and Bob Kidston and the teachers and community groups who helped get these younger anglers out and fishing in 2009.

For more information on the Learn to Fish program, contact Tara Marshall at marshatj@gov.ns.ca or call (902) 485-7028.

RIGHT: Perseverance pays off for young Logan of Falmouth Elementary, shown here with his hard-won first trout. Just as happy are Inland Fisheries summer-staffer Lacey Morrell and volunteer Darlene Caldwell, Past-President of NSFAH.

See photos from 2008...

See photos from 2007...

See 2006 initial launch of L2F...