THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ICE CONDITIONS

Come join the fun and celebrate Free Fishing Weekend (no fishing license required), by bringing the whole family for Northern Michigan Scouting annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza! Never been ice fishing before? Don't let that stop you! We will offer guidance for those who want to learn. If you do not have your own fishing gear, we will have some fishing poles available. The first 25 youth to register will receive kits to make their own ice fishing pole. We will even drill holes in the ice for anyone who asks! Register your family today.

The event could be canceled due to inclement weather or unsafe ice conditions. A decision to cancel would be made no later than Thursday, February 15. Cancellations will be posted on the Event Registration page or can be found out by calling the Mark Ewing at 231-631-7490.

If you are interested, an ice report from the local bait shop can be found by visiting  https://www.pilgrimvillagefishing.com/

Things to consider or know:
• You may want to stop by Pilgrims Village and pick up some wax works, spikes, or perch minnows. We will have a small amount of bait but encourage everyone to come prepared the best they can.
• We will not be providing a lunch. Please bring a sack lunch or snacks for your adventure.
• The event is designed as an open event. Check-in will be located at the Park Pavilion as early as 9:00 AM. Come and go as your group so chooses.
• Please come with or complete on site parts A & B of the BSA Health and Medical Record, we will have copies on site to fill out if needed.
• We have limited supplies for Scouts to make their own fishing pole. At registration Scouts will receive a bag with their pole kit and other information given to us by the DNR.
• Youth - Use the ruler provided to record the size of your catch and share with the team at the Park Pavilion
• Dress for the weather.
• There will be some people at the event to educate Scouts on fisheries, fishing information, and ice safety, all taking place Park Pavilion.

LOCATION:
Mitchell State Park - Day Use Area (next to the Boat Launch on M-115)
197 E Lake Mitchell Dr, Cadillac, MI 49601
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