First Catch Center Iowa

Join us for our Creek Walk event on 8/17!

More info at: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com




— in Beaver Creek

Hello archers! Join us for our free archery event starting in one week (August 21)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osre9579dbd08&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR2n5HDWKVPdrlOAPPgkwKkMzdj-FbMTDyMXv3p3SoL3n6vSOEMXtHk--2A

Hello archers! Join us for our free archery event starting in one week (August 20)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osre4681f3cf9&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR35pHx3clfV29xQXDIo0EZnOwiEsWqj6S_5Fs-8hQSTaPfzm0t3uUIz4As

Hello archers! Join us for our free archery event starting in one week (August 19)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osrcv611f7b3b&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR31b4HmkayTbLQ-AHMjqEbzZ22XM1f24Rx3MARE-ZG2cXbnmFxrlU19BqQ

Hello hikers! Just a reminder that our Johnston Night Hike event is in 7 days! REGISTAR NOW USING THIS LINK! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eja5otg0130c3763&llr=dep4qyuab

Hello nature people! Our creek walking event happens in one week (17th)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osr002f3e82a3&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR0Nzi_yS8drgF-XRrulTxnvrmAdkm206BU0dJ5oD-VRApd3qa6rYML-XVA

Sign up now for our Introduction to Archery events on 8/5, 8/6, and 8/7!

More info at: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com




— at Crown Point Community Center

Hello archers! Join us for our free archery event starting in one week (August 7)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osr8ob118ccac&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR1nLfP8lz61LPcwBMO9yiBKbtyV9FEVIQKenOomMcaxrPmhKa5ns-VYO0A

Registration is required so we can plan: See the entire list at http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com.

Join us for our Campfire Cooking event on 8/4! Registration closes 2 days prior so register NOW!

More info at: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com




— at Terra Lake Park.

Hello archers! Join us for our free archery event starting in one week (August 6)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osr58f1616c73&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR13XVAmhPXfsj5Ge94wIxszx09esEWy-h-jNhQb-3jl78Xk_InONgvdFqc

Registration is required so we can plan: See the entire list at http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com.

Hello archers! Join us for our free archery event starting in one week (August 5)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osr4g7e8790c0&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR3XLm7_OZ7mRYDZrQs5txC100kgYZin-31rtXnSHBO8QpVMAZ5jPERk57s

Registration is required so we can plan: See the entire list at http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com.

You can still sign up for the Hook and Paddle Passport. Prizes include fishing tackle and a fishing kayak. Check it out at www.iowadnr.gov/kayakfishing.

Hey campers! Our next campfire cooking event is in one week (August 4) Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osr1k2f4071fb&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR1CCQFQIC5sY-3Id75-stEOtQ_mh9n8YWZQApYN5Ik7D8aI-AcIK-3lWP8

Registration is required so we can plan: See the entire list at http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com.

Join us for free Family Fishing fun on 7/29!

More info at: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com.




— at Terra Lake Park.

What is this going on in this picture? Write in the comments below if you can spot the big fish in the lake! (explanation in the comments)

Come relax and enjoy our Beginner Kayaking event on 7/25 and 7/26!

More info at: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com




— at Terra Lake Park.

Hello kayakers! Don't forget to register for our kayaking events on the 25th and the 26th! Registration closes soon...SO REGISTER NOW on our website!

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Hello fishers! Our free Family Fishing Event is in one week (29nd)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9opngidaab078d&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR26tpSexFpzghthp-t3zyAlad_er2ZrPqPHsBExRO3OKLd1cdxGpEBzuQs

Registration is required so we can plan: See the entire list at http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com.

Come enjoy some free Family Fishing fun on 7/22!

More info at: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com




— at Terra Lake Park.

Hello fishers! Our free Family Fishing Event is next Friday (22nd)! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9opn7icb5f206f&llr=dep4qyuab&fbclid=IwAR3QayHvLgnNN8ms1JT2_Tfte0yuNhlwAhsrBlh3KnGXn3p_QhmVO3bPYx8

Check out more events at http://firstcatchecenteriowa.com!

Join us for our Campfire Cooking event on 7/18! Registration closes 2 days prior so register NOW!

More info at: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com




— at Terra Lake Park.

Join us for Family Fishing tomorrow!

More info at: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com.




— at Terra Lake Park.

Join us for Campfire Cooking TOMORROW (7/14)!
Other events this week:
- Family Fishing on Friday (7/15)

More info: http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com




— at Terra Lake Park.

Looking for something new to try?
Check out our campfire cooking program on Thursday 7/14 (there is food!) or bring the family out to fish on Friday (7/15).

Registration is required so we can plan: See the entire list at http://firstcatchcenteriowa.com.

First Catch Center The First Catch Center is focused on helping beginning and casual anglers become more successful while promoting outdoor fun for everyone. We provide the resources, experiences, and support needed to enjoy fishing and the outdoors. We facilitate collaboration between a host of partners to

Hey campers! Our next campfire cooking event is in one week (18th) Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osr13e490d61f&llr=dep4qyuab&showPage=true&fbclid=IwAR304TN99zQQf96asUi5DdSqYb09iSipye0G44-OJDthoXE8Tkf90qC5Yts

Hello fishers! Our free Family Fishing Event is in one week! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9opn35d635ebb8&fbclid=IwAR26tpSexFpzghthp-t3zyAlad_er2ZrPqPHsBExRO3OKLd1cdxGpEBzuQs&llr=dep4qyuab

Hey campers! Our campfire cooking event is in one week! Registration closes 2 days before the event...so register NOW!

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej9osr11f4d3f4c4&llr=dep4qyuab

Sign Up Here For Orvis’s Free Fly Tying 101 Series Get ready to tie flies with this free 5-part virtual class from Orvis.

All stocked up and ready for ice season! Walleye rods and power noodles. Stop in and grab one today!

It's a nice day for ice fishing!

We're hosting a free online webinar to get anglers new to ice fishing ready for this winter - space is limited, so register soon! 🎣

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3z68WtJ

Can you ID this fish based on this extreme close up? We'll give you some hints:
🐟 Likes to eat insects, small fish, crayfish
🐟 Grow up to 12 inches long, up to 2 pounds; most caught by anglers are under 8 inches
🐟 Most commonly caught species in Iowa

Still stumped? Here's the answer: https://bit.ly/3G47gEs

Thank you Iowa Department of Natural Resources for all the fishing opportunities!

Have you been out fishing yet this fall?

You can't fish all day if you don't start at sunrise. ⛅

Find a spot to fish: iowadnr.gov/FishingReport

Beginning Fly Fishing Workshop in Johnston
The First Catch Center is hosting a Beginning Fly Fishing workshop at Crown Point Community Center (fishing at nearby Terra Lake) on Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 am - noon.

Join us for this fun and interactive beginner fly fishing workshop designed for individuals age 10 and older. Participants will learn fundamental fly fishing skills and try fly fishing.

Registration is required.

$10 fee for supplies. Registration is limited to 12 participants.

Support your local bait and tackle shops! They are a great resource to have for equipment and information on fishing. 🎣