Follow along as we share highlights from our fishing clinics, event recaps, volunteer spotlights, and other updates from Learn 2 Fish With Us. Get inspired and see the impact we’re making together!
The day kicked off bright and early with Captain Greg taking a group of Learn 2 Fish With Us volunteers out on the ice. Conditions were great, the bite was active, and the group enjoyed a successful morning catching plenty of bluegills. It was the perfect way to start a day centered on sharing the
On Wednesday, December 17th, Learn 2 Fish With Us was joined by dedicated Thrivent volunteers for a productive and festive day of rigging fishing combos in preparation for our 2026 Fishing Programs. Both the morning and afternoon sessions were filled with holiday cheer as volunteers worked together on an important task—ensuring that most youth we serve will have
Captain Greg of Learn 2 Fish With Us recently had the opportunity to present his seminar, “Icing Panfish on Your Local Lakes,” to the Winneconne High School Fishing Team. The seminar focused on giving student anglers practical knowledge they can use to be successful and safe on the ice. During the presentation, Captain Greg covered what anglers should do prior to
This past Saturday, December 13th, Captain Greg hosted an Ice Fishing Basics seminar for youth and adults at the Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. While temperatures outside reminded everyone that winter had truly arrived, the cold didn’t stop showgoers from packing the seminar room to learn the fundamentals of ice fishing. The Ice Fishing Basics seminar covered
This past week, Learn 2 Fish With Us had the incredible opportunity to spend three days teaching fishing education to the third and fourth graders at Electa Quinney Elementary and New Dimensions Learning Community. Nearly seven hundred students took part—our largest group of young anglers this year! Each class attended our Fishing Basics seminar, where
On Wednesday, December 3rd Captain Greg Met with the Kaukauna High School Fishing Team to talk about the upcoming December 11th Fishing Day at Electra Quinney Elementary. First, Captain Greg will host our Fishing Basics seminar, which will teach the third and fourth graders the skills and equipment needed to begin fishing. Three sessions will
Learn 2 Fish With Us and our volunteers attended the USA Angling Youth Fishing Adventure which was held In Green Bay at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. This was held in conjuction with the 2025 World Street Fishing Championship. The cold did not keep youth and families from aattending the event. Youth attended fishing education stations
In 2025, Learn 2 Fish With Us hosted 52 fishing events across Wisconsin, reaching over 5,000 youth and families! This year we: Brought Fishing Programs into 18 different elementary, middle, and high schools – with even more lined up for 2026. Offered hands-on education on casting, knot tying, live & artificial bait, fish ID and,
Yesterday evening was such a fun and special time as Learn 2 Fish With Us celebrated our amazing volunteers at our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner! Each volunteer shared their favorite memory from the fishing clinics they helped at this year, along with how they’ve seen Learn 2 Fish With Us making a difference in the communities
