Fishing Cruise on Historic MILDRED BELLE

Living Classrooms Foundation invites you and your family and friends aboard the 1948 Chesapeake Bay buyboat MILDRED BELLE to learn more about all the aquatic life that can be found in DC’s Potomac and Anacostia Rivers.

Participants can enjoy an exciting and educational afternoon full of catching critters in our 15-foot trawl net, learning to handle and identify fish species, and hearing more about the health of our rivers and waterfronts. You can also try your hand as a mariner by helping to steer and navigate the boat with our fearless captain. Learn some local history and relax while enjoying the sounds and activity on the water.

As this is an educational trip, all fish caught will be handled with best catch-and-release practices as informed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Open to guests 9+ only; All passengers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult and wear a lifejacket (provided by the crew) while on board the vessel. No refunds will be given.

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During the March to November sailing season, MILDRED BELLE and the Living Classrooms historic ships offer unique hands-on sailing adventures for students, youth groups, and adults from all over Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. A portion of the ticket sales from this cruise will directly support our educational programming for local school groups in Baltimore and Washington, DC.Visitors with limited mobility will be accommodated as best as we can. Due to its historic design, this vessel is not ADA accessible.

Any questions? Email Nick Iannacone at [email protected] or call (410) 961-9931.

Info: Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to give yourself enough time to park and walk to the event. Check-in will begin at 12:30pm

Info: We will get underway at 1:00pm and in consideration for those who arrive on time, we will not wait for more than a few minutes for those who are running late. Please give yourself enough time to park and walk to this event.

Info: Guests are welcome and encouraged to take a turn at the wheel!

Info: Help the crew deploy the Mildred Belle's fishing gear and haul the net back in. Then, sort through the net and enjoy a hands-on, educational exploration of the marine life we caught before releasing them.

Info: We will dock at 3:00pm and hope you come aboard again soon!

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Host or Publisher Living Classrooms Foundation: Maritime Education