Catalina Connection Kidalina Catalina Island AKA Kidalina

By: LOG STAFF

CATALINA ISLAND — The first day of Summer is June 21, and Catalina Island is hosting kid-friendly events leading up to, the day of, and throughout the summer season.

Pre-summer festivities begin on June 12 when the City of Avalon presents Kidz Day in the Bay. This kid-friendly beach bash will take place from 3-5 p.m. and will consist of competitive relays, music, fun water activities, and individual and team challenges. This event will take place along the waterfront that backs up to Crescent Avenue. For more information,

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please visit https://www.lovecatalina. com/event/kidz-day-in-the-bay/1523/.

Nine days later, on the first official day of summer, Joe’s Rent-A-Boat, located on the famous Green Pleasure Pier, will host a Kid’s Fishing Derby from 7-9 a.m. every Wednesday from June 21-Aug. 23. Kids are asked to bring their own rod and reel or dropline to this free event and join in on Joe’s rent-A-Boat fishing guide. Prizes will be awarded weekly for the derby. Bait and gear are available on the pier 7-9 a.m. every Wednesday for those who don’t bring any. For more information, please visit https://joesrentaboat.com/.

June 18 is National Go Fishing Day!

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Mark your calendars because the annual National Go Fishing Day is June 18! As a nod to the ancestors that didn’t fish for recreational activity but rather to provide a source of food for their people, grab your rod and reel and switch up your daily routine on this day and celebrate National Go Fishing Day.

In addition to being a long-standing practice providing fun and food, recreational fishing is a pastime for many. The sport has been revised since prehistoric

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Temperate weather, safe environment, and the convenient location of Catalina Island–also called Kidalina, makes it a great destination this summer for families with kids of all ages.

times to include conventions, rules and laws, licensing requirements, and sustainable adjustments that all benefit the angler and prevent harm to the habitats and ecosystems.

Fishing has evolved from methods to equipment to apparel. So, celebrate the sport responsibly on June 18 and enjoy the industry’s advancement since bone lures were used.

Before you hit the lake, pond, stream, or ocean, brush up on your states fishing regulations and make sure you’re not violating any laws regarding bag and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours, and stream closures currently in effect, and make sure you have your fishing license on hand.

Observed annually on June 18, National Go Fishing Day a day designated to taking time from your daily routine to find a body of water where you can bait your hook, cast your line, and catch a few fish.

For current California fishing requirements and restrictions, please visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing.

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