Big M Fishery

GROUP PACKAGE INFORMATION:

Big M Fishery offers a "GET HOOK'D on FISHING" package to all groups of ten (10) or more people fishing; it's makes a great outing for scouting events, birthday parties, school field lessons, and company picnics.

• All fishing equipment and bait is provided.

• Staff assistance with assuring everyone catches a fish.

• The fish which are caught will be cleaned at the farm, bagged, and placed on ice, so they will make it home safely.

• Groups may bring their own food & beverage.

• We do provide a shaded picnic area with charcoal barbeques and picnic tables.

• All members of your group must be present to qualify for the group rate.

• Group rates and discounts are based on the number of people fishing.

• Further discounts are available for parties of twenty (20) or more people fishing.

Included in the package price is the ENTRANCE FEE, POLE RENTAL, FISH CLEANING SERVICE, BAIT, and one (1) *FISH per person fishing.

We will supply each group member who is fishing with fishing equipemnt and a container of 25 meal worms. The group will begin the day by trying their luck fishing for bass and blue gill in our catch-n-release pond. BIG M will provide staff assistance for an hour and thirty minutes assuring everyone in your group catches a fish.

Catch-n-Release

Channel Catfish

Largemouth Bass

Blue Gill & Red-Eared Sunfish

Trout Fishing is

(Seasonal March - May & October - November)

$14.95 / PERSON

A $3.00 admission fee applies to all non-fishing chaperons. Should chaperons decide to fish, the same discount will be extended to those individuals in the party.

- Price is based on number of people fishing -

NO FISHING LICENSE is REQUIRED

# of Fisherman	10-20 ppl	21-30 ppl	31-50 ppl	¹51-70 ppl	¹71-150 ppl
Participant Price:	$14.95	$13.95	$13.45	$13.00	$12.70

*ONE (1) FISH: Groups of (50) fifty people or less will be allowed to take home either one (1) trout or one (1) catfish up to two pounds in weight and also fish in our Catch-n Release pond. If group members decide to take more than one fish per person, our regular price per pound (live weight) will apply for any additional trout or catfish or weight exceeding the 2-pound limit.

There is a mandatory claim of all hurt fish.

¹DISCOUNTS:

Groups of 50 or more people fishing will be allowed to fish all day in our Catch-n-Release pond. Should anyone in the group decided they would like to try their luck fishing for trout and/or catfish, they may do so, however fish are NOT included in the group pricing. A .30¢ discount on the price per pound will be offered on the total weight of all trout and/or catfish which are caught.

DEPOSITS:

A non-refundable deposit must be received at least three weeks prior to the event date. The deposit is transferable to any available date and time within one week of the scheduled event. In the event of rain, parties will be able to re-schedule on the next available date and time. Deposit will be applied towards the final total at the conclusion of the event; payment in full for the remaining balance is due on the day of the event. Receipt of deposit amount confirms date and time.

Groups of 50 people or less: a deposit of $25.00 is required at the time of your reservation.

Groups over 50 people: a deposit of 15% of the total amount of estimated charges is required at the time of your reservation.

(example: 51ppl x $13.00 = $663.00 deposit 663.00 x .15 = $99.45)

Group Reservation form

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Other Package Information:

SCHOOL FIELD LESSON (Price per person) $10.00 ea.

"Ponder A Pond" Minimum 20 people

School Field Lessons: discounts are extended to schools who would be interested in bringing a class out for the day to "Ponder a Pond" and learn how to fish. Pricing is extended to school field trips with attendance up to (35) children and chaperones. Should chaperons decide to fish we will extend the same discount to those individuals.

Field lesson will include a 30 minute session with students learning about general characteristics of a pond and the importance of the habitat. In addition, each student will be given an opportunity to fish in our Catch-n Release pond for Largemouth Bass and Blue Gill. Each fisherman will be able to catch as many fish as they can during the visit; fish caught are to be released back into the pond. All Fishing Equipment will be provided.

Included with the price of admission is the entrance fee, fishing pole, and bait. Each child will be given one container of worms (25 meal worms) to fish with. Big M will also provide at least one staff member for an hour and thirty minutes assisting the group to ensure everyone fishing catches a fish. We ask that schools provide chaperones on the day of the event to assist with supervision and saftey.

Deposit: A minimum $25.00 deposit is required at least two weeks in advance prior to the event date. Payment in full for the remaining balance is due on the day of the event. Please contact us directly by calling (916) 543-3113 to make arrangements and to reserve a date for the trip.

BSA / GSA Troops & merit badges: Troop leaders should contact us directly as we can arrange for each Scout the opportunity to earn their fishing merits. Members of our staff are certified in Youth Protection Training and registered Merit Badge Counselors for Fishing and Fly Fishing, First Aid, and Fish & Wildlife Management.

SPONSORING A FISHING EVENT: Thinking about making plans for annual fishing event? Big M makes a great venue for hosting a fishing derby or special event. We are able to accommodate up to 150 people fishing at a time and we also have plenty of parking. For further information on pricing for groups or special events, you are welcome to E-mail us by clicking on the link in the right panel of our web page or contact us directly during or normal business hours Wednesday-Sunday and we will be happy to assist with answering questions and help plan the event. (916) 543.3113 - Big M

Each year Big M Fishery continues to become more popular and the dates fill up quickly, so please make your reservations at least three weeks in advance, as space is limited around the fishing pond.