Yeager's Sporting Goods hosts its free annual Family Fishing Day in Bellingham on Saturday April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free goodie bags for the first 40-45 kids. PNW Daily live on TikTok and Facebook.
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A longtime local tradition returns this weekend as Yeager’s Sporting Goods hosts its annual Family Fishing Day on Saturday, April 11. The free community event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continues a legacy that spans generations. Families who once attended as kids are now bringing their own children and even grandchildren back to the store that has served the community since 1921.
What To Expect
Family Fishing Day introduces kids to fishing in a hands-on, accessible way while giving families a reason to spend time together outdoors. Activities include:
The first 45 kids will receive free goodie bags filled with fishing gear. Early arrival is a smart move.
PNW Daily Live Coverage
PNW Daily will cover the event live on-site. Tune in on TikTok from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Facebook from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Coverage will include salmon fishing tutorials and demonstrations on how to make hoochie spinners, giving new anglers practical, local knowledge they can use right away.
A Local Institution
Yeager’s continues to play a central role in Bellingham’s outdoor culture. As one of the oldest sporting goods stores in the region, the shop has built its reputation around equipping locals for everything from fishing and hiking to hunting and camping. Family Fishing Day reflects that mission, helping remove barriers to entry and passing outdoor traditions down to the next generation.
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