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Rain or Shine! 18th Annual Free Family Fishing Day

May 15, 2025

June 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Free

Our annual Family Fishing Day, at Barton Cove, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Join us for a day of FREE fishing fun. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held rain or shine. Parking is free. Free shuttle bus between sites.

At Barton Cove Campground: Barton Cove Road in Gill

  • Free fishing from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. All ages welcome.
  • Fishing equipment provided – limited supplies available. Bring your own pole if you have one.
  • No MA fishing license needed.

At Great Falls Discovery Center:  2 Avenue A

  • Fly lure tying demonstrations.
  • Fish printing – The art of Gyotaku, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.
  • CATCH THE FISH BUS HERE! Free shuttle bus to and from Barton Cove, as needed, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

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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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