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15TH ANNUAL FREE FAMILY FISHING DAY

April 20, 2022

Join us for a day of FREE fishing fun. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine. Parking is free at each site, and there is a FREE SHUTTLE BUS between Barton Cove and the Discovery Center.

At Barton Cove Campground: Barton Cove Road in Gill

  • Fishing equipment provided for the day. Limited supplies available, so bring your own pole if you have it.
  • No fishing license needed.

At the Great Falls Discovery Center: 2 Avenue A

  • Fly lure tying demonstrations.
  • Live fish from the Conte Anadromous Fish Research Lab
  • Hop on the FREE shuttle bus to and from Barton Cove.

At the Turners Falls Fishway: 15 First Street

  • Fish Printing: The art of Gyotaku from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sponsored by: MassWildlife, Western Mass Fly Fishermen, First Light Power, the Turners Falls Fishway, the Friends of the Discovery Center, and the USGS Conte Research Lab.

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The Great Falls Discovery Center

2 Avenue A,
Turners Falls, MA 01376
413-863-3221

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Current Seasonal Hours

Tuesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday
10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays
but open Monday holidays

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The Great Falls Discovery Center is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation with financial, volunteer, and program support from the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

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