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Western Pocono Trout Unlimited Trout Festival to highlight Lehigh River and all things trout

The first White Haven Trout Festival sponsored by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will be held at the White Haven Library and adjacent Railyard Park, 121 Towanda St., White Haven, on Saturday, June 3, from noon to 6 p.m. (rain date June 4). The public is invited to this free, family friendly event that celebrates the Lehigh River trout fishery and all the waters of the Poconos. As the Lehigh River flows from its source near the town of Gouldsboro in the northern Poconos through White Haven and on to the junction with the Delaware River at Easton, wild trout can be found. White Haven is uniquely located in the middle portion of the river and has long been a focal point for river commerce, recreation, culture and history.

Western Pocono Trout Unlimited is pleased to present this event at the beautifully restored and historic White Haven

Library/Community Center and Railyard Park. The festival highlights the importance of conservation and promotes the great work that both public groups and local businesses do in maintaining the special quality of the river’s trout fishery that is so important in providing recreation and economic opportunities to all the communities in the Poconos.

A variety of exhibitors will be showcasing their work that includes: conservation organizations, fly shops, river guides, artists, crafts people, expert trout fishing speakers, natural resource groups among others.

Personal fly tying and fly casting demonstrations will be given throughout the day, along with nature hikes on the nearby Delaware and Lehigh Canal river trail. Food and music will be available.

The event will appeal to newcomers to the river and fly fishing, as well as veteran fishermen.

Call 570-454-4862 or the library at 570-443-8776 for more info or if your outdoor organization is interested in setting up a free table provided by the library as an exhibitor.

The day long event is free. Help us celebrate the great natural resource that the Lehigh River trout fishery represents to the Pocono communities like White Haven, the rich history of trout fishing here and the protection of the river for future generations.