Nipmuc Family Camping & FlyFishing Weekend

Join us for a family camping and/or fishing weekend in May on the famous Housatonic river. If you are interested in either camping or flyfishing or both this will be a fun weekend. This event is open to members and non-members alike and their families. Signup now!!

Event Date: May 21 - 23, 2010

Location: Housatonic Meadows State Park, Sharon, CT

Located in the rock-strewn valley of the Housatonic River amid the rugged hillsof the northwestern uplands. Housatonic Meadows is an ideal setting for a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank gives the overnight visitor a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for the fly fisherman to test their skills on trout and bass. A two-mile stretch of river (including the park shore) is limited to fly fishing (catch and release). Housatonic Meadow Campground offers 95 sites in a rustic setting near the river.

Fees:

• Campground: $36.00/night for non CT residents, see http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325220
• CT Fishing License $32.00 (Non-resident 3 day Inland fishing license) http://ct.outdoorcentral.net/internetSales/
  

Directions:

From the North - Great Barrington or Pittsfield, MA areas: travel south on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7 in the town of Sharon approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge and approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4.

From the East: Hartford area: travel west on I-84, take Exit 39. Continue west on Route 4. From Cornwall Bridge after crossing the Housatonic River, turn north on Route 7. The park is located in Sharon, CT along Route 7, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4.

What you will need:

• Tent, sleeping bag, and camping supplies
• Flyfishing equipment (rod, tackle, waders, etc.)
• Food and bererages for the weekend

Next Step;

• Sign up with one of the people below no later than March 5th and provide a deposit of $36.00 (this money needed to reserve your campsite).
• Buy your 3 day fishing license online at the link above or via phone 860-424-3700.

Contacts;

Ed Bergmann - Phone: 617-258-2290 or email ebergmann@draper.com

Mike Deprey - Phone: 508-429-7503 or email deprey@comcast.net

Bruce Tiedemann - phone: 617-968-8489 or email bruce@Bruce@bmpvc.com