Fort Saskatchewan

Alberta Conservation Association and partners invite you and your friends and family to learn to fish. New to fishing? This event is for you! Fishing mentors are pondside to teach you the basics, from setting up your rod to casting, reeling, and safe fish handling.

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Place: Fort Lions Community Fish Pond, 1875 River Valley Drive, Fort Saskatchewan
Parking: West River's Edge

Registration opens in May 2025

Fishing mentor helps with caught fish while the kid smiles into the camera
Mentor teaches child how to fish at the edge of a pond
Brother watches as their brother fishes into a pond
Registration Opens May 7  Event FAQs

Important Info:

  • Learn how to set up your fishing rod with help from conservation volunteers.
  • This event is free for all to enjoy.
  • Snacks and refreshments will be served while supplies last.
  • Fun giveaways for young anglers.
  • Fishing, outdoors and conservation education from many great exhibitors.

Don't forget your fishing rod if you have one. If you don't, we have plenty to borrow!

Alberta Sportfishing Regulations apply to this event. Residents of Alberta who are under 16 and over 65 years old do not need a licence to fish. Adult residents of Alberta need a licence to fish. Adults accompanying children (under 16) do not need a licence as long as they are not fishing. Visit mywildalberta.com for more information.

Questions?

Contact Alberta Conservation Association at [email protected]

Event Sponsors

  • Alberta Conservation Association
  • Alberta Fish and Wildlife
  • Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association (AHEIA)
  • Alberta Lifesaving Society
  • Artis Exploration Ltd.
  • Backroad Maps
  • Cabela's
  • Canadian Wildlife Federation—WILD Outside
  • Canoo
  • City of Fort Saskatchewan
  • County Of Westaskiwin
  • Edmonton Old Timers Fishing Club
  • Fort Lions Club
  • Government of Alberta
  • Len Thompson Lures
  • Nature Alberta
  • NFP
  • Nutrien
  • Northern Lights Fly Fishers
  • The Fishin' Hole
  • Walleye Master Tackle & Bait Ltd.
  • CPAWS