South Bay Fishing in the City
South Bay Fishing in the City
Introduction
Since 1995, South Bay Fishing in the City has taught thousands of local children how to fish through in-school programs and fishing clinics at various Santa Clara County and San Jose City parks. This program is designed to teach children how to fish, providing the foundation and skills needed so kids may continue to fish on their own.
On Community Fishing Days, children aged 5-15 learn how to fish in public lakes, ponds, and streams throughout their own community. The program also provides children an appreciation of the outdoors, basic environmental awareness, and promotes a sense of stewardship for parklands and wildlife. Thanks to the program’s partners, South Bay Fishing in the City is offered at no cost to the participants (any park entrance fees must be paid).
New in 2023
This event is a hybrid of online and in-person learning. Guests will complete a virtual learn to fish clinic consisting of 8 videos (total run time of about 16 minutes)
Adults may also participate at the Fishing in the City event on Sunday, April 16th! Anyone aged 16 and older MUST purchase a fishing license to fish. Please visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's website, where you may purchase a day or annual pass: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing
What to expect
This is a first come, first serve clinic operating from 8:00 – 10:00 AM. Participants first go through a clinic on the basics of fishing, and then can fish up to 11:30 AM. We will not accept registrations past 10:00 AM. All clinics are taught by our dedicated and knowledgeable volunteer staff. Participants are loaned a rod (an official ID is required for every two rods loaned), provided bait and tackle, and then try their luck at fishing for the remainder of the event! Please do not bring your own equipment. You will be advised to secure your equipment in your car until the lake is opened back up to the public.
Parental supervision is mandatory, but we encourage that kids be allowed to “do it themselves” – let them do the fishing!
Required before attending
- We are offering a VIRTUAL learn to fish clinic! Before attending, please complete the clinic by watching the 8 videos
| Date | Time | Event Capacity | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 12 |
8:00AM - 11:00AM or 8:30AM - 11:30AM
|
100, ages 5-15 | Sandy Wool Lake - Ed Levin County Park | $6 parking fee |
| Saturday, April 15 |
Clinic Time is 8:00AM - 10AM and can fish until 11:30AM
|
150, ages 5-15 | Perc Ponds - Los Gatos Creek County Park | $6 parking fee |
| Sunday, April 16 |
Clinic Time is 8:00AM - 10AM and can fish until 11:30AM |
100, ages 16 and older (children may participate with their families) |
Perc Ponds - Los Gatos Creek County Park | $6 parking fee |
| Saturday, May 20 |
Clinic Time is 8:00AM - 10AM and can fish until 11:30AM
|
150, ages 5-15 | Sandy Wool Lake - Ed Levin County Park | $6 parking fee |
