Discover Fishing at the Pier Program

During this hands-on program, youth aged 7-16 learn basic fishing skills including casting and knot tying, food web study and pier-based fishing techniques. This program is provided in partnership with Inland Seas Education Association, Michigan United Conservation Clubs and the Northwest Michigan Fishing Club. Support for this program is provided by the Great Lakes Fishery Trust.

Our second annual Discover Fishing at the Pier program took place on June 1, 2024. Don’t miss our next progam—sign up for our e-newletter!

Fishing Program Details

Youth aged 7 - 16 are invited to register for this program. Youth must be accompanied by an adult, whether they are a parent, adult sibling, or friend. By learning together, we hope that the youth will continue fishing into the future.

This program takes place at Discovery Pier, a barrier-free public space on Grand Traverse Bay. Join us and discover freshwater fun!

Registration for this program will reopen in the spring.

Check out these resources from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to learn the basics of fishing in our state so you can begin to experience Michigan’s more than 150 species of fish, 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, and 11,000 inland lakes.

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