The Coastal Conservation Association of California, Sportfishing Association of California, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Captain Rollo’s Kids at Sea held another kids fishing trip in late August at the request of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. The kids who went fishing with us were part of the Mayor’s Come Play Outside program intended to ensure San Diego’s assets are accessible to all for learning and recreation.
The youths, invited by the city’s parks and recreation department, came from Bay Terraces, City Heights, Encanto, Colina del Sol, Linda Vista, Mountain View and Paradise Hills to join an ocean education and sportfishing excursion field day.
“Access to San Diego’s coast and ocean is an important opportunity for all San Diego youth,” Gloria said. “The Pacific Ocean, which is in San Diego’s backyard, should be accessible for all of our communities, especially those who might have barriers to connecting to this important resource.”
“Thanks to programs like this, supported by conservation organizations, state agencies, and sportfishing operators, the possibility of ocean recreation, education and even careers become attainable for all communities,” Gloria added.
Big thank you to our CCA San Diego Chapter for volunteering their afternoon to help out on deck of the Dolphin out of Fisherman’s Landing.
