Gaun First Catch Center Fishing Event

COATESVILLE, Pa., Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gaun First Catch Center will be providing an informal meet-up for area anglers on Thursday November 1st from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Chambers Lake in Hibernia Park, Coatesville. The Gaun First Catch Center is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.

This gathering is designed for anyone interested in learning more about the basics of fishing for bass and panfish. This event is also the perfect opportunity to socialize, learn and share fishing experiences with other anglers. Equipment and bait will be provided, or participants may also bring their own tackle.

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the PFBC website www.fishandboat.com.

Information about Hibernia Park and Chambers Lake is also available at www.chesco.org.

About the Gaun First Catch Center

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's (PFBC) Gaun First Catch Center (GFCC) is made possible through the generosity of the Samuel Gaun estate, and is operated in partnership with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF). The Gaun First Catch Center provides opportunities to learn about fishing or improve existing skills in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

Take Me Fishing™ First Catch Centers (FCC) are an initiative of RBFF to bring fishing and boating experiences and learning opportunities to urban areas, fostering the next generation of anglers and boaters. Other support for the Take Me Fishing™ FCC pilot program is provided by presenting Sponsor BoatUS and On-Location Sponsor Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats. Local sponsors include Pocono Raceway and The Rest of PA, a consortia of Pennsylvania tourism agencies.

RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation's aquatic natural resources. www.takemefishing.org/corporate/

The PFBC is an independent Commonwealth agency with the mission to protect, conserve and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources and provide fishing and boating opportunities. For more information about fishing and boating in Pennsylvania, please visit our website www.fishandboat.com

SOURCE Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

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