19th Annual Free Family Fishing Day
Visit us for a day of FREE fishing fun. Enjoy our annual Family Fishing Day at Barton Cove, with additional activities at Great Falls Discovery Center including fish printing and fly tying. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held rain or shine. Parking is free at each site.
Free shuttle bus between sites.
At Barton Cove Campground: Barton Cove Road in Gill.
• Free fishing from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. All ages welcome.
• Fishing equipment provided - limited supplies available. Bring your own pole if you have one. No MA fishing license needed.
At Great Falls Discovery Center: 2 Avenue A.
• Fly lure tying demonstrations.
• Come see an impressive guest fish from the USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Lab.
• Fish printing: The art of Gyotaku, 11 am –2 pm.
• CATCH THE FISH BUS HERE! Free shuttle bus to and from Barton Cove, as needed, 10 am –2 pm.
19th Annual Free Family Fishing Day
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Location
Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA
janel.nockleby@mass.gov
https://www.mass.gov/locations/great-falls-discovery-center
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(413) 863-3221
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