First-Time Fishing

Fishing is fun, easy to learn, and not very expensive. Once you've learned, you can fish almost anywhere and with anyone. Be outdoors! See fish and wildlife! Go boating or canoeing! Work on your tan! Have a great time with friends, parents or grandparents!

Learn more about basic fishing:

• Conservation Fishing Centers
• Where Can I fish?
• First Fish Certificate
• Fishing Basics: What Equipment Do I Need To Go Fishing?
• Go FISH! Clinics

Why go fishing? Here are the top five reasons:

1. Learning to fish is easy and builds self-confidence.
2. No one will kick you in the shins!
3. Fishing is an outdoors sport that gets you close to nature.
4. No tryouts —everyone makes the team!
5. It's great fun!

Fishing is all that! So, give it a try. Go Fish!