CANCELED: Kids' Ice Fishing Day

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courtesy Yahara Fishing Club

Participants at a past Kids' Ice Fishing Day.

media release: Jan. 22 update:

The Yahara Fishing Club has announced the cancellation of its Annual Kids Ice Fishing Day, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, due to unsafe weather conditions caused by extreme cold.

Forecasts for the event day indicate dangerously low temperatures and wind chills that pose a significant risk of cold-related injuries, particularly for children. After careful consideration, Club leadership determined that cancelling the event was the most responsible decision to protect participants, families, and volunteers.

“The safety of kids and families always comes first,” said Phil James, President of the Yahara Fishing Club. “While we’re disappointed not to host this year’s event, the extreme cold creates conditions that simply aren’t safe for young anglers or the many volunteers who make this day possible.”

The Annual Kids Ice Fishing Day is a longstanding community tradition designed to introduce children to fishing, outdoor recreation, and conservation in a safe and welcoming environment. The Club looks forward to resuming the event in future seasons when conditions allow.

Cancellation updates are being shared across the Club’s official communication channels:

Event details: https://yaharafishingclub.org/kids-ice-fishing-day/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Yahara-Fishing-Club-61552756876478/

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1937049313687904/?post_id=1937053383687497

The Yahara Fishing Club thanks its sponsors, volunteers, families, and community partners for their continued support and understanding.