PHOENIX — Anglers of all experience levels are invited to explore the incredible fishing opportunities found across Arizona by participating in the Fish250 Challenge.
The challenge is part of Arizona’s Outdoors250 celebration encouraging people to get outside, try something new, and reconnect with Mother Nature through outdoor recreation. Outdoors250, in turn, is part of America250, a nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
It’s easy to participate. Just take selfies (or have someone take photos of you) at each of these locations and do the following to fulfill the Fish250 Challenge:
- 2 – Fish 2 Community Fishing Program waters
- 5 – Fish 5 Arizona lakes or streams
- 0 – Have 0 bad days
Once you’ve completed the Fish250 Challenge, fill out the completion form, download your photos, and click on “submit.” If you send in the form before the end of August, you’ll receive the Fish250 Sticker Pack.
“What a wonderful way to celebrate fishing in Arizona. This challenge is about more than the catch — it’s about discovering new places, enjoying the outdoors and recognizing the role anglers play as conservationists who help protect healthy fisheries and waters for generations to come,” says Alec Young, Trout Unlimited’s Angling Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation Manager.
For more information on the Fish250 Challenge, including information on where to fish, license requirements, regulations, how-to videos, and more, visit https://www.azgfd.com/fish250/.
For more information on Arizona’s Outdoors250, visit https://azstateparks.com/Outdoors250.
