Learn to Fish - College Station

Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!

Registration is required to attend - see instructions below. 

This class is designed to introduce participants ages 6 and up to the sport of fishing using fun, hands-on activities. All educational materials, equipment, and bait are provided.

We will begin at Gary Halter Nature Center in Lick Creek Park. Topics will include regulations and ethics; safety; rods, reels, and terminal tackle; two useful fishing knots; assembling a spin cast rod and reel; freshwater fish identification/habitat/handling/measuring; equipping your tackle box; casting instruction/practice.

The instructional portion of the class will end around noon. Weather permitting, we will move to Central Park for the fishing portion of the event. If you would like to join us for the fishing portion we recommend bringing water, snacks, and a lunch to eat on-site. No TPWD Fishing License will be required for this event.

Expect to be outside about half the time and dress accordingly. 

Youth must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

To register, email names, youth ages, and phone number to brangleredu@gmail.com. Your registration must be confirmed.