Looking to learn more about the fish found in the Detroit River and how to fish? Participants will be introduced to the parts of a fish and how to identify fish in this catch-and-release fishing program. Equipment, bait and instruction will be provided; beginners are welcome! Outdoor Adventure Center educators will meet you outside the OAC entrance at the start of the program before heading across the street to Milliken State Park to fish.
Participants must be age 8 or older. Participants should dress for outdoor activities.
You must purchase a fishing license (available at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses) if you are 17 years of age or older to fish. Participants under the age of 17 may fish without a license.
Note that this is an offsite program taking place at Belle Isle Park. We will meet at the Belle Isle Nature Center parking lot, located at located at 176 Lakeside Drive.
Preregistration is required. Cost is $5 per family.
A Recreation Passport is required to enter Belle Isle Park.
Register for Get Hooked on Fishing: Belle Isle Park.
Start: July 25, 2026 9:00 AM
End: July 25, 2026 11:00 AM
Looking to learn more about the fish found in the Detroit River and how to fish? Participants will be introduced to the parts of a fish and how to identify fish in this catch-and-release fishing program. Equipment, bait and instruction will be provided; beginners are welcome! Outdoor Adventure Center educators will meet you outside the OAC entrance at the start of the program before heading across the street to Milliken State Park to fish.
Participants must be age 8 or older. Participants should dress for outdoor activities.
You must purchase a fishing license (available at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses) if you are 17 years of age or older to fish. Participants under the age of 17 may fish without a license.
Note that this is an offsite program taking place at Belle Isle Park. We will meet at the Belle Isle Nature Center parking lot, located at located at 176 Lakeside Drive.
Preregistration is required. Cost is $5 per family.
A Recreation Passport is required to enter Belle Isle Park.
Register for Get Hooked on Fishing: Belle Isle Park.
