Take a kid ice fishing weekend

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Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend: Residents fish or spear fish for free when accompanied by a child aged 15 or under.

Catch some quality family time and plan a special ice fishing weekend.

• New to ice fishing? Learn how to ice fish and ways to catch different species of fish.
• Find useful information on our fishing page, including resources about fishing basics, where to fish and fishing regulations.
• Consider trout fishing as an option for the weekend when the winter season opens on Saturday. Since you don't need a license when fishing with a kid, you won't need a trout stamp either.

Helpful Links & Fun Stuff For Kids

• There is no such thing as safe ice. Find out why you can never be too careful at the MNDNR Ice Safety Webpage.
• You've never been ice fishing? Don't fret. Sit down with your young anglers and learn together with this guide (PDF). (6 pages | 2 MB)
• Here's a helpful video by the MNDNR called Danger, Thin Ice! opens in a new browser tab on how to do an ice self-rescue and how to rescue someone who has fallen through the ice.
• Want a guide to take with you this winter expedition? Print out MinnAqua's Ice Fishing and Winter Safety (PDF) information. (30 pages | 2.2 MB)
• Need gear? Make your own ice fishing jiggle stick (PDF) with help from MinnAqua! (20 pages | 2.8 MB)
• Want to sure the kids stay busy on the way there? Give them their own copy of MinnAqua's Ice Fishing Frenzy (PDF). (10 pages | 3.2 MB)