Free fishing event Nov. 20 at Painted Sky Park in Apache Junction

Area residents 4 and older can attend a free fishing event 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Painted Sky Park at Ironwood and Ray in Apache Junction.

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department provides the fishing poles, bait and everything needed to cast a line and enjoy some time by the water.

Registration is required through Arizona Game and Fish. Look for Painted Sky Park when registering. Participants who are 10 years old and over must have a valid Arizona fish license. License can be purchased at license.azgfd.com.

Equipment will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Future free fishing events at Painted Sky Park, 10109 S. Dutchman Drive in Apache Junction, according to the city’s AJ Citizen parks and rec events brochure, are:

• 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18
• 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15.
• 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19.
• 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 19.
• 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 16.

Call Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 480-983-2181 or email ajpr@apachejunctionaz.gov.