Fishing for Kids

There´s no better time than now to get a child hooked on fishing. Here's some great information and links to get started.

Plan a fishing trip with kids

• How to make fishing fun for kids
• Places to take kids fishing

Family outings

Reel in a child or new angler and cast out to Wisconsin´s waters for Free Fishing Weekend. All the waters of the state are open, including state waters of the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin.

• Visit a hatchery or egg-taking facility

Keep our state fish hatcheries in mind when planning your next day trip. These facilities are open to visitors and provide unique opportunities to see lots of fish at all stages in their life cycles.

Activities for kids

• Fishing fun on EEK!
• Catch ´n´ Color pages of fish fun