It's Free Fishing Weekend! What better way to celebrate than to learn how to fish in the wintertime? Workshop topics will include ice safety, equipment, techniques and species to target. Participants will also have the chance to ice fish in Milliken State Park and Harbor if ice conditions are safe.
The outdoor portion of the class will be cancelled if ice conditions are unsafe.
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premier outdoor activities, Michigan fishing, for FREE! What does this mean? On Free Fishing Weekend, all fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.
Participants must be age 8 or older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants should dress for the outdoor activities.
Fishing licenses are not required for this program, but can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses.
Preregistration is required. Cost is $5 per person for materials and instruction.
Register for Fresh Water Fishing: Ice Fishing.
Start: February 14, 2026 1:30 PM
End: February 14, 2026 3:30 PM
It's Free Fishing Weekend! What better way to celebrate than to learn how to fish in the wintertime? Workshop topics will include ice safety, equipment, techniques and species to target. Participants will also have the chance to ice fish in Milliken State Park and Harbor if ice conditions are safe.
The outdoor portion of the class will be cancelled if ice conditions are unsafe.
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premier outdoor activities, Michigan fishing, for FREE! What does this mean? On Free Fishing Weekend, all fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.
Participants must be age 8 or older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants should dress for the outdoor activities.
Fishing licenses are not required for this program, but can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses.
Preregistration is required. Cost is $5 per person for materials and instruction.
Register for Fresh Water Fishing: Ice Fishing.
