For the sixth year, the free 2010 Texas Parks and Wildlife Summer Family Fishing classes are kicking off this Spring Break.

On Saturday, March 13, class will be at the pond in Bastrop State Park. On Tuesday March 16, class will be at the pond in Buescher State Park.

Both events start at 9 a.m. There will be five instruction stations where kids will learn about fish ecology, tying knots, casting, learning about Texas fishing laws and reviewing water safety skills. Bring fishing poles or use the ones TPWD provide.

The event will be over by 12:30 p.m. There is no advance registration for this event. Park entrance fees apply.

For more information, contact the park office at 321-2101.