The Yahara Fishing Club takes great pride in our commitment to introduce young people to fishing. Each year the club hosts two kids fishing events where we purchase and give away over 500 fishing rods and reels and instruct kids on both open water and ice fishing techniques.
Kids Fishing Day, this year it was May 31.
The first 300 kids receive a free fishing rod and bait along with help from our members. The day normally coinsides with the Wisconsin “free fishing weekend”, so adults can fish without a license. A free lunch of hot dogs, chips, and soft drink will be provided after the fishing.
Where: Warner Park Lagoon (2930 N. Sherman Ave)
When: May 31st, 2025
Time: 9:00am to noon
Click here for information on the Kids Fishing Day.
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KIDS ICE FISHING DAY SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 24, 2026 CANCELLED
Because of the severely cold forecasted temperatures for Saturday, we believe it would be dangerous for children to be out on the ice, and thus we have to cancel Kids Ice Fishing Day for 2026. We’re sorry to have to do this, and we greatly appreciate your interest in the event! We look forward to seeing you at Kids Ice Fishing Day in January 2027!
Kids Ice Fishing Day (On the ice only if it is safe)
Click here for information on the Kids Ice Fishing Day event.
Where: Brittingham Park (829 W. Washington Ave)
When: January 24, 2026
Time: 9:00am to noon
This event will take place regardless of the weather. If the ice is less than six inches thick all activities will be held on land at the shelter. If the ice isn’t safe we will still give out ice fishing gear to kids and provide hot chocolate and hot dogs.