Ever wonder how those park ponds, including Howe Park, Gibson Ranch, and Hagan Park, magically always have fish?  Well, thanks to California's Department of Fish and Game's, Fishing in the City program, people of all ages may enjoy the sport of fishing.  Fishing in the City  works with several organizations to stock area ponds, educate the public on helpful fishing techniques and ethics.  Several days throughout the year, fishing clinics and derby's are offered free or for a low cost to all community members. 

Coming up on Saturday, February 21, 2009 the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park district is offering their annual Fishing Derby at Howe Park Pond, 2201 Cottage Way Sacramento 95825.  Fishing in the City stocks Howe Pond weekly with trout part of the year, but on the 21st, they will also be out to provide fishing poles, non-barbed hooks and some helpful fishing advice to all ages.

Derby times: 9-10:30am (all ages), 11-12:30pm (children 15 and under), and 1-2:30pm (all ages)

Pre-registration is recommended, as derby's have sold out in past years.  $8 per person/derby, $20 per family of five/derby

Prizes are offered in age groups for longest and heaviest fish.  Those age 16 and older must have a fishing license!  Additional information and contacts can be found at www.fecrecpark.com or by calling 916-927-3802.