Set Your Hook for Independence: A Fishing Day for Blind Youth

Get ready to cast, catch, and build confidence!

The Colorado Center for the Blind is thrilled to partner with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for an unforgettable day of fishing, learning, and outdoor fun. Join us at a private, fully-stocked lake for a hands-on experience designed to build skills, independence, and confidence—all while having a great time with family and friends.

This event is open to the whole family, so be sure to register everyone who plans to attend!

What to Expect:

• A brief introduction to conservation
• Hands-on casting practice using training (dummy) lures
• Guided fishing time at a private lake
• Grilled lunch provided by CCB (burgers, hot dogs, and sides)
• More fishing fun after lunch!

All fishing equipment will be provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!

Please list any dietary restrictions (including vegetarian options) when registering.

What: Youth Fishing Clinic
When: Sunday April 19 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Lake Lehow at Waterton Canyon (Littleton, CO)

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 15.

Directions to the Lake

There is no official address for the lake, so please use GPS and plug in the parking lot for Waterton Canyon. I've attached an overhead of the area below. The entrance to Lake Lehow is through the entrance into the parking lot for Waterton Canyon. As you pull into that parking lot, there is a section to the right that is usually blocked off with a sign that says "Trailers Only." That's the first red line on the map closest to Waterton Road. If the chain is up, just take it down and drive through; there will be a road that follows a fence immediately to your left. Drive down that towards the gate to Lehow. There might be someone waiting at that gate (second red line on the map), but if not, the gate should be dummy locked and can be opened by you; just close it and dummy lock it behind you. Then follow the road straight to the lake, there will be offshoots to the left and right but stay straight on the main road. There is a large parking area (red circle on the map) before you get to a large brown shed on the right. You can park anywhere in there but not beyond the shed.

Come discover the joy of fishing, build new skills, and connect with others in a supportive and fun env