The city provided an educational presentation on fishing opportunities at Bass Ponds, highlighting three primary fishing locations available to residents and visitors.

The presentation outlined fishing access at the Youth Fishing Pond, Hogback Ridge Pond, and Long Meadow Lake. According to the presentation, these ponds are stocked annually by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as part of their Fishing in the Neighborhood program, which provides sunfish, large mouth bass, northern pike, bullhead catfish, and carp.

City officials recommended catch-and-release practices for all fishing at Bass Ponds and advised visitors to review fish consumption guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health before eating any caught fish. The presentation emphasized environmental stewardship through these practices.

The educational session included detailed instruction on fishing equipment basics, covering proper use of fishing rods, bobbers, hooks, and sinkers. Presenters demonstrated casting techniques and proper fish handling methods to ensure safe release back into the water.

The city concluded the presentation by encouraging visitors to follow leave-no-trace principles while using the recreation area to maintain the environment for both wildlife and future visitors.