RED BLUFF, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a free day of fishing for veterans and active duty military members from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Sacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural Area. Anglers will have access to two ponds stocked with largemouth bass, catfish and redear sunfish for a day of outdoor recreation on America’s public lands.
“We are happy to be a good neighbor to our veterans and service members by offering this event," said Jennifer Mata, manager of the BLM Redding Field Office. “We will have a limited number of fishing rods and tackle for loan, and bait will be available."
The BLM veterans’ fishing day will take place on one of California’s 2018 free fishing days. Participants will not need a California fishing license. For more information on free fishing days or how to obtain a free or reduced-fee fishing license, visit www.wildlife.ca.gov.
To get to the Sacramento Bend area, take the Jelly’s Ferry exit from Interstate 5 north of Red Bluff and head east. Turn right on Bend Ferry Road and follow signs to the recreation sites and trailheads. To receive GPS coordinates to the location or to obtain a map, visit https://www.blm.gov/visit/sacramento-river-bend.
The Sacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural Area is roughly 17,000 acres of public land open for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, cycling, boating, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Fishing piers are available for disabled access.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
