Free Ice Fishing Weekend For Families In Minnesota

UNDATED (WJON News) -- In an effort to promote ice fishing, the Department of Natural Resources is allowing any Minnesota resident to fish without a license this weekend if they take a child with them.

The Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is Saturday, January 17th through Monday, January 19th.

The DNR says anglers should consider fishing at a state park where parking permit fees are being waived for the first Free Park Day of the year.

Everyone heading out onto the ice should check the ice thickness, ask a local expert about the conditions, wear a life jacket, bring ice picks, a rope, a chisel, and a tape measure.

Groups that are new to ice fishing can visit the DNR's Take a Kid Fishing webpage for a free webinar.

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Source: Families Can Fish Without a License This Weekend

Filed Under: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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