Join us Saturday, July 16th, as Native Fish Society hosts our very first yearly Umpqua Bass Celebration! This occasion, hosted on the mainstem Umpqua River, will assist get rid of Smallmouth Bass from the river and bring awareness to the issues this intrusive fish types triggers for native fish and the Umpqua River.
This occasion will consist of an enjoyable day loaded with fishing for Smallmouth Bass, camp education concerning native fish types consisting of the damaging results Smallmouth Bass and other intrusive types trigger, and food! Here’s how it will work:
Start fishing anytime that feels right to you throughout the day on Saturday July 16th. NFS personnel and regional anglers will be readily available at 9:00 am at the Umpqua Riverside recreational vehicle park boat ramp to assist arrange groups or assist provide some guidelines if essential.
Bring yourself and your catch to the Celebration at 3pm for appetisers and drinks. NFS personnel and volunteers will be readily available to assist and teach fish cleansing and processing. You can either contribute your catch to the meal or take it house in vacuum loaded bags for later on.
At 4pm, NFS personnel and River Stewards will provide a brief background on how the bass made their method into the Umpqua River System and where we as supporters and stewards can assist the Umpqua and your own homewaters.
EAT! The menu has yet to be completed, however felt confident Bass and other components discovered in the Umpqua Valley will be the star of the program.
Outdoor camping will be readily available for the very first 30 individuals who RSVP to remain the night. You’re welcome to simply join us for the day and supper celebrations. Regardless please register and let us understand if you will be joining us so we can get an excellent rely on participants for food, drinks, and outdoor camping.
If you have any concerns or want to find out more about this occasion, please contact our NFS Southern Oregon Regional Organizer Kirk Blaine at kirk@nativefishsociety.org today!
