Learn to Fish

media release: Cast a line before summer slips away!

Meet up with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Fishmobile and take advantage of late summer and early fall fishing opportunities.

DNR staff, volunteers and the University of Wisconsin - Madison Fishing Team will get you started on a variety of fishing skills. Try fly fishing for feisty bluegills in Monona Bay on Aug. 7, or practice your spincasting skills for the rest of the season.

Loaner fishing tackle and bait will be provided. All ages are welcome. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult.

All anglers ages 16 and up will need a fishing license. If you’ve never had a fishing license or haven’t had one for more than 10 years, you can get your license online for only $5 and you’ll be ready to fish.

WHEN AND WHERE:

• Aug. 7 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct., Madison
• Aug. 14 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct., Madison
• Aug. 21 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Filene Park, 1610 N. Sherman Ave., Madison
• Aug. 28 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Vilas Park, 1602 Vilas Park Dr., Madison
• Sept. 11 | 5 – 7 p.m. | Wingra Park, 824 Knickerbocker St., Madison*
• Oct. 2 | 5 – 7 p.m. | Law Park, 410 S. Blair St., Madison*

WHO: Anyone who wants to learn how to fish or meet other anglers. All are welcome.

*Register with our partners at City of Madison Parks for events marked with an asterisk.