Countywide Fishing Project

What you can do in this project:

• Overview of common freshwater fish species
• Fishing knots and various types of fishing equipment – fishing lines, reels, rods, and more
• Fishing lures and lure presentation to target certain fish species
• General Wisconsin fishing laws
• Introduction to different ways to fish

Grades: 3-12

Cost: TBD.

Equipment Needed: Fishing pole for outings noted below.

Project Add Deadline: TBD

Location: Noted below

2025-2026 Dates:

• February 24 – 5:45-7:15 pm., Fairgrounds Pavilion South
  • Guest speaker – DNR fisheries biologist
• March 31 – 5:45-7:15 pm., Fairgrounds Pavilion North
  • Learn about local fish species
• April 28 – 5:45 – 7:15 pm., Fairgrounds Pavilion North
  • Make an in line spinner, materials & tools provided
• June 6 – 10:00 – Noon, location TBD.
  • Fishing outing: fishing pole required, however, bait provided
• July 11 – 10:00 – Noon, location TBD.
  • Fishing outing: fishing pole required, however, bait provided

For more information, please contact:

Richard Simon  262-424-5630 or fishing@oz4hleaders.org

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