HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hooked on Fishing wishes every one a happy and prosperous 2012. There will be some exciting changes at the park in 2012.  Hope you come to visit the park this summer.

New Deck Now Under Construction

With the new windows and sliding glass doors installed, we are now moving on with the construction of a new deck on the west side of the building. By the time Spring arrives we should be enjoying the new wooden deck. A new concrete patio will also be added next to the deck. That will have to wait, however, until warmer weather arrives a few months from now. These improvements will be a great addition to the park facilities.

Quiet Waters

The waters are now quiet at the Hooked on Fishing Park as winter sets in and the weather turns cold. Even though the temperatures are cold, we still have the many warm memories of the 2011 fishing season. We can still hear the shouts for joy that rang out all season as  eagar anglers caught big channel cats, the fighting bluegills and the mighty largemouth bass.  We look forward to next year when many more young and old will experience the joys of fishing.

Trout Stocking

We were recently able to stock about 200 baby trout to our hatchery pond.  The 4 to 5 inch baby trout are eating well and growing already. The artesian wells that bring 52 degree water to our ponds year around provide an excellent aquatic environment for their development. Even the dog takes an interest in our new arrivals.

Lincoln School Field Trip

Lincoln School recently came to the fish park for a field trip on a beautiful fall day. Activities included fishing (of course), an art project, and instruction on artesian wells, fish biology, ecology, and fish facts. About 60 students participated.





Building Renovation Is Underway

The Hooked on Fishing building is now undergoing an extensive renovation of the interior and exterior.  The renovated facility will feature a meeting room with vaulted ceiling, restroom, office, and kitchen area. New windows are being installed, and sliding glass doors will lead to a new deck overlooking the ponds.  Volunteers are needed for general construction, plumbing, and electrical work. Donations are also needed to defray the costs of  the remodeling work.

Creve Coeur Community Center 2nd Annual Fish'n Dayz

Jim Cornwell from the Creve Coeur Community Center provided us with these pictures from the 2nd Annual Fish'n Dayz that the Community Center sponsored on Ocotober 1, 2011. The event was a big success once again.