The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will be hosting its 6th Annual National Teen Angler Youth Day on July 25 at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center. The event is scheduled from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and will be held rain or shine.

National Teen Anglers is a non-profit organization that starts fishing clubs in middle and high schools throughout the country. Sponsors include Evinrude, Minn-Kota, Arrigo Dodge, Ande Mono, X-Tools, and Crowder rods.

This program is open to anglers aged 12 - 20 and there is no fee. Participants should wear sunglasses or another form of eye protection (required) and bring their own fishing tackle (barbless hooks only.) Worms for the trout and lunch for you will be provided. Each participant can keep one trout 18 inches or greater, so bring a cooler & ice.

Prizes will also be given to all participants thanks to the generosity of the Teen Angler Program sponsors.

Registration is required. Interested anglers can sign up at the Teen Angler Web site at: http://www.teenanglers.org/. 

The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center is located between Great Meadows and Buttzville on Rt. 46 approximately 8 miles west of Hackettstown in scenic Warren County.