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Sturgeon Fishing Derby for Ag4Autism 2022

Sturgeon Fishing Derby for Ag4Autism Friday August 12, 2022


\NEW FOR 2022!  A full day on the river - 8 hours sturgeon fishing PLUS an awards dinner!

Fishing with some of BC's best professional sturgeon fishing guides! Registration includes fishing guide, boat, all fishing equipment, lunch and beverages onboard - everything you need!  Except your park pass ($5) and fishing license and white sturgeon tag - every person must have one. Buy fishing license online

DEPART 9AM – Return 5PM: Friday, August 12, 2022, from Island 22 Boat Launch - 44955 Cartmell Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 0C8   

The Sturgeon Fishing Catch and Release Derby is a bucket list experience.

Register a team of four fishers and receive the following:

  • The boat, guide, fishing equipment, everything you need for the day

  • A packed lunch kit, one per person, with lots of food and beverages

    • Including sandwiches, hardboiled eggs, beef jerky, water, craft beer, Good Times Gin and Tonic and sweet treats

    • Lots of food to keep you well fed for the day

    • Allergies and Diet Restrictions respected – these lunches are hand made and hand packed

    • The insulated lunch kit is yours to keep

  • The Awards Dinner, Monday, August 15, 2022

    • Join 220 golfers and sponsors at the Ag4Autism Awards dinner

    • Each fisher receives a dinner ticket to enjoy the buffet dinner, awards and live auction

    • 5 pm to 8 pm, at Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club, Coquitlam BC

  • Team Prizes to win:

    • The most fish caught

    • The longest fish caught

    • The smallest fish caught

    • The best photos and videos

    • Random draw prizes

  • All this for $1450 for the four people, includes taxes and gratuities. Plus, you make a difference in the lives of Fraser Valley children and families, living on the autism spectrum

  • To register www.saccomaniacsgolf.com

  • If interested in sponsoring this event: https://online.fliphtml5.com/inflf/jdhs/#p=1

Links you might need:

Fishing License: https://j100.gov.bc.ca/pub/ras/signin.aspx

Boat Launch and Registration check in: http://www.fishnbc.com/resources/i22.html

About the White Sturgeon:

A survivor from the age of the dinosaurs, White Sturgeon can attain lengths in excess of six meters, weights of over 600 kilograms, and can live for over 150 years. 

The White Sturgeon is the largest and longest-lived species of freshwater fish in North America. The ancient fish is at the top of the Fraser River food web, and one of the few year-round resident species of fish in the lower Fraser River. 

About the Charity, Pacific Autism Fraser Valley Spoke, Chilliwack BC

PAFN Fraser Valley is located at 46151 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2P2. 

Saccomaniacs Agriculture for Autism has fundraised for PAFN since 2014, with the Chilliwack spoke opening in 2020. Since 2020 hundreds of children and families have received FREE resources for children and families living on the autism spectrum.

Resources include guidance in getting diagnosed, navigating the systems to seek support, help, information and resources, and hands on programs. 

PAFN hub is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with ASD and their families, while also providing an open, unique and collaborative environment for autism service providers, organizations, clinicians and researchers.

In this way PAFN is helping to provide a “one-stop-shop” for families, and the opportunity for all stakeholders to work together towards new solutions. We are proud to have these organizations listed below housed in our Hub and part of our collaborative network.

For more information https://pacificautismfamily.com/