Take Flight Events

Fishing Events


Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Junior Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 9 AM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Rangers to do activities in our Junior Ranger Book & earn their Junior Ranger Badge. Activities will include hiking, exploring nature, fishing, inside look at the mill, and an up close look at Watson our resident gopher tortoise. Age requirement is 7-12 years old. RSVP by Oct 6. $25 Kids will need to bring their lunch and snacks. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Fly Fishing Clinic
Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 10 AM to 12 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
Come Join Trout Unlimited for an introduction to Fly Fishing! This program will operate like a 101 class. Learn the difference between fly fishing and spin fishing, how entomology ties into this sport, how to tie your own flies, different casting techniques and end it with an onstream demonstration. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.

Saturday, June 1, 2024

33rd Annual Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 1, 2024 8 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Kids 15 and younger can try to win prizes for largest fish or youngest angler, as well as a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing in Lake Liberty. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Saturday, June 15, 2024

33rd Annual Senior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 15, 2024 8 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
This tournament will be held at Lake Liberty. Anglers 55 years and older can try to win prizes in several categories, as well as win a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Friday, November 29, 2024

Gobble Wobble
Friday, Nov 29, 2024 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
Did you happen to Gobble until you Wobbled this Thanksgiving? Here is your chance to walk off a bit of those Turkey and stuffing gains! Join our Naturalist on a guided hike from the visitor's center to our covered bridge, and learn some fun facts about the park along the way! $45 or $50 if registration is paid after July 15. 706-878-3087.