Learn to Fish

  • Date

    Wednesday, October 7, 2026

    4:30pm – 6:00pm
  • Location

    • Brittingham Park
      829 W. Washington Ave.
      Madison, WI 53715
      Directions
  • Registration

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Event Description

Learn to Fish with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Madison Parks. Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be on site with all the fishing equipment needed to participate. This event is open to adults and children and is ideal for persons aged 7 years and older. Children must be supervised by a parent or adult guardian. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver for themselves and their children, upon arrival. Children must be supervised by a parent or adult guardian. 

  • No fishing equipment is required. All fishing supplies are provided.
  • An accessible portable restroom is provided.
  • Advanced registration is required to attend this free workshop, however anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license.
    • See Go Wild for purchase optionsFor first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit for Wisconsin residents. 

To Register

  • ONLINE
  • By calling (608)266-4711 (you will need to provide the age(s) of the child(ren)

The Learning Series features educational events, hands-on workshops, and informational stories about projects, people, activities, and initiatives. Attend a workshop, read about a new initiative, take a guided park tour, and more. The Learning Series is free to all, thanks to the Madison Parks Foundation.

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