Specific Event Details


Kayak Fishing 101 Franklin County

Franklin County

Registration Required?
Yes

Cost:
N/A

Dates:

05/11/2023
05/18/2023
05/20/2023

Time:
6:00pm-8:30pm


Description:

Welcome to our beginner kayak fishing course! This course will teach you how to safely and effectively fish from a kayak. This course is designed for kayakers or anglers wanting to combine the two skills or someone new to both.

Day 1 (May 11th, 6:00pm- 8:30pm, KDFWR classroom)

This portion covers basic concepts including, but not limited to: fish identification, biology, fish habitat, equipment, conservation,casting techniques, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety, and when to fish (time of day/time of year), licensing and regulations. 

Day 2 (May 18th, 6:00pm- 830pm, KDFWR classroom)

The practical portion includes: loading and unloading a kayak trailer, propelling and steering a kayak, weight distribution, how to secure gear, boat positioning for fishing and navigation of flowing water systems, access points, location selection and types of boats. 

Day 3 (May 20th 9:00am-1:00 pm, Canoe Ky shop)

This portion of the class will be a float fishing trip guided by Canoe Kentucky. It will be a four hour paddle down the elkhorn creek with plenty of opportunities to practice the skills learned in the two previous portions of this class. There will be a fee associated with this portion of the class for kayak rental and guide. 

Location:
#1 Sportsmans Ln Frankfort KY 40601

Directions:

This event will be held at KDFWR headquarters. The address is #1 Sportsmans Ln Frankfort KY 40601. Some GPS will recognize this address as 1 Game Farm Rd Frankfort KY 40601.

Contact Information

Easton Copley
5023301411
Easton.Copley@ky.gov

Website:
 Register for Event

Categories:

  • Educational / Workshops / Seminars
  • Kayak Fishing