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Outdoor Skills
Alternative Methods Catfishing Clinic
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Greenfield Public Schools
418 W College
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 496-7941
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Stockton Lake Alternative Methods Catfishing – Lake to Table Clinic Using alternative methods to harvest catfish from Missouri waters has a rich tradition in our state and is an exciting way to enjoy Missouri’s vast waters. If you have never used alternative catfishing methods or just want to enhance your skills, then this clinic is for you! MDC Education, Fisheries, and Protection staff are partnering to conduct an alternative catfishing clinic on Stockton Lake, June 23rd and 24th. The clinic will be conducted over a 2-day period and all equipment and supplies will be provided for participants. Registered participants must attend both days. If you would like to register but have a conflict and unable to attend both sessions email Lyle.whittaker@mdc.mo.gov to see if accommodations can be made. The clinic will include: Friday June 23rd 4:00pm – 6:00pm • A short program at the Greenfield High School Agriculture classroom and Shop Topics covered: - Alternative catfishing equipment and methods (limb lines, jug lines, and trot lines) - Successful tactics and strategies - Catfish biology and season patterns - Water safety - Bait types - Regulations • Each participant will build a jug line for catfishing 6:00pm-Dusk • Participants will take to the water in groups of 4-6 - Bait and set jugs - Demonstration of setting / baiting trot and limb lines Saturday June 24th 8:00am-10:00am • Participants will meet at the Greenfield Public Access boat ramp to run and collect lines 10:00am-Noon (Participants will return to Greenfield High School) • Catfish cleaning / demonstration • Fry fish for lunch (chips and water will be provided) Participants can bring their own PFDs however they will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring personal snacks, water, and a sacked dinner for Friday June 23rd. All participants, if not exempt, must possess a valid Missouri fishing license. Harvested fish will be divided among participants! The courtesy dock and the boats being used are NOT handicap accessible. All registered participants must be 11 years of age. For questions or to learn more about the clinic contact Lyle Whittaker Lyle.whittaker@mdc.mo.gov or call 417-895-6881 Ext.1644 Lyle D Whittaker
Cancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Friday, June 23, 2023 - Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 12 years old by 6/23/2023.