Young anglers can get “Hooked on Fishing” with the Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department’s FREE summer fishing classes for youth. Classes run on select Saturdays in May, June and July. Classes take place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at various local fishing waters. Young anglers learn fishing basics including knot-tying, casting, fish identification, angler ethics and fishing regulations. Classes are open to boys and girls 5 to 15 years old.  All participants must be accompanied by an adult.  No State License or City Permits required during class hours. Class is catch and release. Poles, tackle and bait are provided during the class. Preregister. Schedule:

• Sat, May 4 - Edwards Park Lake
• Sat, May 11 -MetroTech Springlake Campus
• Sat, May 18 - South Lakes East Pond
• Sat, Jun 8 -Edwards Park Lake
• Sat, Jun 15 - MetroTech Springlake Campus
• Sat, Jun 22 - Dolese Youth Park
• Sat, Jul 13 - Edwards Park Lake
• Sat, Jul 20 - MetroTech Springlake Campus
• Sat, Jul 27 - Crystal Lake