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Fly Fishing: Learn the Basics (Metro workshop)

When
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PMOct. 17 and Oct. 25, 2026; sessions 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.
Where
Blue Lake Regional Park (B1 picnic area)21224 NE Blue Lake Road, Fairview, OR 97024Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
7 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost
Free; parking fee $5/car, $7/van or bus
Organizer
Metro Parks and Nature

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 17 · Sun, Oct 25

Introductory fly fishing workshop with fisheries biologist Anna Le at Blue Lake Regional Park's B1 picnic area. Participants learn fly casting, knot tying, rod setup, trout behavior and ethical harvesting, with discussion of freshwater insect ecology. Materials provided. No fishing or in-water activities occur during the workshop. Two sessions per date (10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.). Advance registration is required; space is limited.

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Listing did not mark these sessions full on 2026-10-14. Registration link not captured; register via the Metro event page. A separate 'Beyond the basics' session is Nov 8.

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