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Ice Fishing for Dinner Class: Fishing at Lake Wingra

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Description

This three-session class begins virtually and will prepare you for ice fishing with members of the UW-Madison Ice Fishing Club and Team. We’ll wrap up our in-person ice fishing outing with a demo of how to clean your catch of the day. In the virtual portion of the class, you’ll learn about Wisconsin’s diverse fisheries, ice fishing gear, where to find fish and how to prepare your catch for the table. All gear and supplies are provided.

The sessions are:

  • Wednesday & Thursday Feb. 16 - 17, 2022 (Virtual Sessions on Zoom)
    • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 19 (Fishing at Lake Wingra at Wingra Park)
    • 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Fishing licenses can be waived for those with fewer than two years of fishing experience who attend both virtual sessions. Participants opting for the waiver must obtain a DNR Customer Identification number and include it on the registration form. Call 1-888-936-7463 for the number or visit the DNR’s Customer ID Web page.

Complete the registration form and submit via mail to:

Theresa Stabo, DPSRP/8
Wisconsin DNR, PO Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707

or drop it off at the DNR Service Center at 101 S. Webster Street in Madison.

Once registration is received, you'll receive login information via email.

This course is free of charge. However, we ask for a $15 refundable commitment deposit to reserve your spot. This will be returned to you after the first session.