The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca Creek State Park on Thursday, May 9 from 4 to 7 p.m.
New or returning boaters and anglers can receive information about boating education and opportunities, followed by fishing instruction. Department staff will provide fishing gear for use and teach the basics of fish identification, rigging a rod, and casting techniques.
Following land-based instruction, participants can take to the water in a kayak, which will be provided along with required safety equipment. Kayak instructors will teach the basics and guide participants onto Clopper Lake for an evening of paddling and fishing. Participants who prefer to stay ashore can practice casting into the lake from shore.
Anglers aged 16 and older must possess a Maryland non-tidal/freshwater fishing license to fish in the lake. Licenses are available for purchase online at compass.dnr.maryland.gov or at a license agent. Licenses will not be available at the event.
The event is part of the department’s efforts to recruit and reactivate anglers and boaters.
Registration is required for the workshop and opens May 1 at 9 a.m. More information and registration is available here. Direct questions to Donna Morrow at donna.morrow@maryland.gov.
Photo courtesy Maryland Department of Natural Resources
