A New Way to Connect with East Boston’s Waters: NOAH Launches Community Fishing Program

There is something special about learning a new skill outdoors, especially when it also helps us better understand and appreciate the community we call home.

This summer, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) is launching a new Community Fishing Program in East Boston, offering three free fishing workshops where community members can learn how to fish while discovering more about East Boston’s local waters, fish species, fisheries, and marine life.

The program is open to participants ages 10 and up, and no previous fishing experience is necessary. Fishing rods, bait, equipment, and step-by-step instruction will all be provided at no cost.

More than simply teaching people how to fish, this new initiative creates another opportunity for youth and community members to spend time outdoors, connect with East Boston’s natural environment, and learn why protecting our local waters matters.

A Community Effort Made Possible Through Partnership

NOAH’s Community Fishing Program was made possible with the support of local partners who share our commitment to creating opportunities for people to experience and care for the environment around them.

MassWildlife and the Mystic River Watershed Association generously provided fishing rods for the program, while permission to use the Urban Wild at 300 Condor Street in East Boston has given us a local space where the community can come together to learn and fish.

Thanks to this collaboration, NOAH is able to offer three free fishing workshops to the community this summer.

Sharing a Love for the Water with the Next Generation

The workshops will be led by Andrea Amador and NOAH’s Youth Leadership Team, making youth participation an important part of this new program.

For Andrea, fishing is more than an outdoor activity. Her connection to the water and fishing comes from her roots and her family, and sharing that passion with young people and the East Boston community is especially meaningful to her.

Through the program, Andrea hopes to pass along not only the skills needed to fish, but also an appreciation for the waters and natural resources that surround our community.

Teaching young people to enjoy the outdoors also creates opportunities to talk about responsibility, conservation, and caring for the place where we live. That combination of education and community connection is at the heart of this new NOAH initiative.

Join NOAH for Free Fishing Workshops in East Boston

The Community Fishing Program will take place at:

Location:

Urban Wild

300 Condor St., East Boston

Dates:

Thursday, August 6

Thursday, August 13

Thursday, August 20

Time:

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ages:

10 and up

Cost:

FREE

All equipment is provided, including fishing rods, bait, and fishing equipment, along with step-by-step instruction for beginners.

For more information, contact:

📞 617-981-9780

A New Initiative We Hope to Continue

At NOAH, our summer programs are about more than activities. They are opportunities to bring people together, give young people new experiences, and strengthen their connection to the community and environment around them.

We are excited to introduce fishing as part of that work and hope this is only the beginning of an initiative that can continue growing in the years ahead.

Come fish with us, learn something new, and experience East Boston’s waterfront from a new perspective.