Your kids are invited to join Nolen’s Fishing School for Kids! He offers personalized fishing lessons for kids ages 5-15. Lessons are 60 minutes and take place at local lakes.
All you need to do is bring your little fisherperson to the lake, and we will take it from there. In most cases, parents stay on park property while we fish (kids under 12), but you are welcome to bring a chair and read a book underneath a shady tree or sit in your car and enjoy your (quiet) lunch.
Nolen will teach how to bait a hook, cast, and reel in the fish! No fishing license is required for kids under 16 in Minnesota, so this is a perfect time to try out the sport of fishing. Fishing teaches patience & perseverance, fosters an appreciation for the great outdoors, and gets kids away from video games! It is an activity that can be enjoyed either alone or with friends for the rest of their lives, and is great for both extroverts & introverts!
This is the perfect activity during homeschooling or distance learning to get your kiddos out of the house and away from the screens! Your kids will learn about the different species of fish they catch and how to keep the fish healthy by promptly removing them from the hook and returning them safely to the water. If you are interested in fishing lessons for kids, keep reading!
ICE FISHING
Currently, we are fishing at Forest Lake, Bone Lake, Golden Lake in Circle Pines, and White Bear Lake, but are open to others in the north metro area. All supplies are included (pole, bait, tackle, heated ice house, chairs, etc.) during your lesson time.
OPEN-WATER SPRING/SUMMER/FALL FISHING
Currently, we are utilizing docks at Lake Josephine in Roseville, Golden Lake in Circle Pines, and White Bear Lake, but are open to others in the north metro area. All supplies are included (pole, bait, tackle, etc.) during your lesson time.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Fill out the contact form below. Please let us know a couple of dates/times that work for you.
- We will contact you via email to set up your lesson. We will then direct you to pay via our website (Pay Pal or credit card).
- Bring your kiddo to the park at the day/time/location that we set. Please dress appropriately for the weather. We will meet you at the dock area.
- You are welcome to take photos of your kiddo as they fish. We will also take photos if your kiddo catches a good one!
PRICING:
- One kid, 60-minute lesson: $75
- Two kids, shared 60-minute session: $100
BOOK YOUR LESSON NOW:
Please fill out this contact form and we will get back to you ASAP. We are excited to get your kids “hooked” on fishing at Nolen’s fishing school!
Want to get the kids excited about fishing before your lesson? Check out the Minnesota DNR website here. You’ll find a handy Fish ID Guide, word search puzzles, coloring pages, activity pages, an angler diary, and more. Turn this into a homeschool lesson!
Want to learn more about Nolen? Check out the blog.
TESTIMONIALS:
This was a fantastic experience for our boys (ages 10 and almost 9). Both have fished some with their dad, but jumped on the opportunity to learn from Nolen. He’s clearly great with kids and has a ton of patience. By the end, they were talking over each other in excitement and hopes to do it again — which we’ll definitely do. I was beyond thrilled to have them doing something outdoors, in nature, happily, and not on a screen. A win-win for all of us. Thanks, Nolen!
— Kate T., Shoreview, MN