Date/Time
Date(s) - July 5, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
OFAH Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre
2017 McNamara Rd
Peterborough, ON
Intro to Fishing for Women
Perfect for new and novice anglers!
https://www.ontariowomenanglers.ca/event-details-registration/intro-to-fishing-for-women
When: Saturday, July 5
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Who: For all women, 18+ years
ONLY 12 spots available!
Location:
OFAH Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre https://hfhc.ca/
2017 McNamara Road
Peterborough, ON
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uwjieFRvZwHs2CyQ6
Cost: $30 per person
Membership to Ontario Women Anglers is NOT required for this event. As this event takes place during National Fishing Week, Canadian residents do NOT need a fishing license. https://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/
Registration opens April 22 at 6:00 pm.
INCLUDES:
Intro to Fishing for Women Workshop
Fishing onsite at the Shimano Pond
All equipment provided
Free raffle for fishing related prizes
Bring your own lunch and drinks
***If registration fills before you get to sign-up, please e-mail yvonne.owa101@gmail.com to be put on the Wait List***
All fishing rods and equipment will be provided/loaned
Women teaching women
Volunteers available for assistance
Pre-registration required.
Women only! (18+ years old)
A private Facebook page will be created for participants to ask questions and for information sharing prior to the workshop.
Workshop Topics (*Hands-on Activity)
Introduction
Safety and Regulations
Fish Identification
Invasive Species
How to Hold a Fish
Live Bait
How to Put a Worm on a Hook*
The Basics for Panfishing
Panfish Baits
Rod and Reel Types
Recommended Rod and Reel Set-Up
Rigging a Spinning Rod*
OFAH Tackle Share Program
Fishing Line – What’s the difference?
LB Test – What does it mean?
Tackle Boxes and Organization
What’s in your tackle box?
The Basics for Bass Fishing
The Palomar Knot*
Wacky Rig and Texas Rig*
Curly Tail Grub on a Ball-Head Jig*
National Fishing Week and License – Free Days
Ontario Women Anglers
Online Resources
