Conservancy On Ice: Let's Go Ice Fishing! (Lake Side Park)

101 Lake Circle,Bayport MN 55003

30 January, 2022

Description

Wild Rivers Conservancy is bringing the ice fishing to you and a local lake this year! Have you ever wanted to learn how to ice fish? Or want your kids to learn but you don’t have the gear? Wild Rivers Conservancy is bringing the ice fishing to you and a local lake this year! With support from the National Park Foundation’s Junior Angler grant program, we’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch their first fish, for free! You will learn ice fishing basics like how to use the equipment, fish species identification, fishing rules and regulations, and conservation connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is an excitement to learn and your own winter weather gear to stay warm out on the ice. If you are 16 years old or older, you will also need to bring a valid fishing license. If you don’t have one, you can buy them here for MN or here for WI. Bathrooms: Bathrooms available in park. Cost: FREE Recommended items to bring/ wear: Long pants and layers (base layer, mid-layer, snow pants)Upper body layers like a long-sleeved shirt and jacket (moisture-wicking fabric is always a plus)Shoes or boots with tractionHat or beanieGloves or mittensCamp chair to sit inAdequate waterDownload the Covid-19 and liability waiver here.