Free fishing seminars for children ages 5 to 13 will be held at the Vilas County Fairgrounds in the shelter house , Eagle River, WI

Featuring retired Fish Biologist Frank Pratt and Carol Heffner

Youth participants will be designing and making their own lure.

All children will be given information and instruction about fishing, a goody bag and prizes.

Prizes could include a rod and reel, tackle box, lures or other items.

Topics covered will include fish identification, size limits, license requirements, rigging slip-bobbers, tying knots, fish habitat, how to net fish, how to handle fish, catch-and-release, boating safety, being responsible to others and the environment, casting techniques, and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

If you have any questions, please contact Carlo by email at cgray39@hotmail.com or text/call me at 715-891-0293