Richard Bong State Recreation Area is hosting a fishing clinic called, “Learn to Fish for Panfish and Bass!” This is a four-session class is offered over two days. Pack a lunch if you plan to stay for both sessions on both days.
Panfishing – Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Bass Fishing, Session 1 – Saturday, March 24 from 1 o 3 p.m.
Bass Fishing, Session 2 – Saturday, March 31 from 9 to 11 a.m.
The fourth session is a hands-on pond demonstration on Saturday, March 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Target age: Panfishing for youth and bass fishing for 16 and over.
Join DNR Volunteer Angler Education Instructor Reid Urban for this info- and action-packed Learn to Fish class. Registration is required. Download the registration form, [PDF form190KB on www.dnr.wi.gov/fish/kidsparents/FishingClinics.html.
In Milwaukee-Racine-Washington-Waukesha counties the 28th annual Kids’ Spring Fishing Clinics are offered to for children 15 years and younger on Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Clinics begin every hour from 9 a.m. with the last clinic starting at 2 p.m. For locations log on to www.dnr.wi.gov/fish/kidsparents/FishingClinics.html.
Fishing equipment is available, but bring your own rod and reel if possible. No pre-registration is necessary. Groups of 20 or more are asked to call (414) 263-8614.