With help from the National Park Foundation, we’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish. Learn fishing basics such as equipment use, fish species identification, fishing regulations & ethics. You’ll even get to try out some Junior Ranger Angler activities! All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and a water bottle!
A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles entering Interstate State Park. For more information, please visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission
This event is open to all families and first-time anglers.
For Minnesota locations:
No fishing license? No problem! Program participants will be allowed to fish at this event without a license for CATCH and RELEASE, due to an educational fishing license waiver with MN DNR.
For Wisconsin locations:
A valid Wisconsin fishing license is required for all participants 16 and older. For more information about how to obtain a Wisconsin fishing license, visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses
Cancelation Information:
This event will be canceled due to inclement weather such as heavy rains and thunderstorms.
