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Intro to Kokanee Fishing with Kokanee Power Oregon - Foster Reservoir

If you’re interested in breaking into the sport of kokanee fishing, come out and learn from the professionals of Kokanee Power Oregon (KPO) who are partnering with ODFW to host this educational event. $35 of your workshop fee goes towards an annual membership with KPO to get you started and offer you support at the beginning of your kokanee fishing journey. More information on Kokanee Power Oregon https://kokaneepoweroregon.com/ 

Each 2 participants will be assigned to a boat with one KPO boat captain who will teach how to use downriggers, how to jig and longline without downriggers, how to use different types of lures, basic rigging, knots, and tips and techniques for kokanee fishing. PLEASE NOTE: Each boat has a limit of 2 participants, if you are registering as a group of 2 or more, your group will be split into separate boats.

We have all the equipment you need, but if you have your own fishing equipment you are welcome to bring it and we can show you how to use it.

Sign-in begins at 7:00. Lunch will not be provided, so please bring your own lunch, snacks, and water. A detailed email of the plan of the day and further instructions will be provided to everyone who registers within 1-2 weeks of the event date.

Anglers aged 17 years and younger are eligible to participate while accompanied by an adult 21 years or older.

Each participant MUST have:  

Appropriate clothing and footwear. This is an outdoor event. Oregon weather can be unpredictable, so please dress accordingly!

If you are 12 and older:

A valid angling license is required to participate in this event.

HOW TO REGISTER AND SIGN-UP:
1. Click the below “Register Now” button
2. You will be directed to the ODFW Electronic Licensing System Login Page, https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login
3. Login with your information if you already have an account
4. If you have never logged in, use Verify/Look Up to find your account if you have had a hunting or fishing license or signed up for any of our programs in the past. If you are a new ODFW customer, use Create an Account
5. After you have logged in, click “Purchase from the Catalog”
6. Scroll down to Class/Workshop. Click “View All”
7. Scroll down until you see the workshop title
8. Click “Add”
9. If you are done with your purchase, click “Proceed to Checkout” to complete your purchase

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Several families fishing at a family fishing event
There are events throughout the state.
Mostly in May and June, sometimes fall.
Times vary, but usually early/mid-morning to early/mid-afternoon.
Free: loaner gear, tackle and bait provided.