4th Annual Discover Fishing at the Pier

During this hands-on program, youth learn basic fishing skills including casting and knot tying, food web study, and pier-based fishing techniques.

The goal of this program is to increase awareness and understanding of the Great Lakes through fishing.

Youth aged 7-16 are invited to register for this free 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.

Throughout the program, youth rotate through hands-on learning stations including casting, knot tying, macroinvertebrate study, and fish identification. After these learning stations, participants practice their new skills, with the support of staff and volunteers, by fishing from the pier.

All fishing gear is provided.

This program takes place at Discovery Pier, a barrier-free public space on Grand Traverse Bay.