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REEL IN A GOOD TIME.
Your next fishing story starts right here in your favorite Metropark. With plenty of opportunities to cast a line and hook your next catch at an event, by boat, from a dock or from the shore.
Fishing at Your Metroparks
Your Metroparks boast rivers and lakes for great fishing opportunities. Whether you cast a line by boat, from a dock or pier, or along the shoreline you will experience the thrill that comes with trying to catch the big one. From bass to bluegill, northern pike to black crappie, and yellow perch to bullhead come on out to reel in a good time!
June 7 & 8 - Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend
Michigan hosts two Free Fishing Weekends every year. What does that mean? Well, 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.
So plan to get out to your Metroparks to cast a line on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. You can explore the parks with fishing opportunities by clicking on the button below.
Lake Erie is excited to announce a FREE kid’s fishing festival on Saturday, May 17 for a day of fishing fun on one of our great lakes! Kids ages 5 through 16 can come out and learn the fundamentals of fishing and win some cool prizes. All registered youth will receive a free lunch, bait and will go home with a new fishing pole and tackle.
Volunteers will be on site to assist kids and families with rigging and baiting poles and can provide some instruction to get your family started.
Kids Catch & Release Fishing Festival begins at 9 a.m. and ends with lunch being served at Noon. Trophies will be awarded for the child who catches the largest fish. Additional giveaways and door prizes will be awarded throughout the festival.
Come catch a good time with us!
Remember, you must purchase a fishing license if you are 17 years of age or older. If you are under 17, you may fish without a license, but you are required to observe all fishing rules and regulations. Any adult actively assisting a minor must have a fishing license.
Ages: Children 5-16. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 9 a.m.– 12:00 noon
Cost: Free!
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Muskrat Shelter and Cove Point Area
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. During registration you will only need to register children between 5-16, but the whole family is welcome to attend and will receive a FREE lunch. You will be asked during registration how many adults are attending with a child.
In partnership with the Lake St. Clair Walleye Association, join us for an Annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament! Kids ages 5 through 16 can come out and learn the fundamentals of fishing and win some cool prizes. All registered youth will receive a free lunch, bait and will go home with a new fishing pole and tackle. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. There will be crafts and hands-on activities for participants.
All fishing supplies will be supplied but feel free to bring your own to use.
Remember, you must purchase a fishing license if you are 17 years of age or older to fish. If you are under 17, you may fish without a license, but you are required to observe all fishing rules and regulations. Any adult actively assisting a minor must have a fishing license.
Ages: Children 5 – 16. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You will only be able to register children of these ages, but the whole family is welcome to attend with them. You will be asked during registration how many adults are attending with a child.
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Seawall Shelter
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program.
Registration opens soon!
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