The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to get you hooked on Freshwater Fishing, a new series of workshops at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit. Each workshop offers an opportunity to learn more about specialty fishing.

The workshops will cover ice fishing, walleye and white bass fishing – in advance of those species’ spring runs in the Detroit River – and trout fishing.

DNR staff will discuss specific fish species, equipment recommendations, techniques and regulations. Participants will also have a chance to make their own equipment/tackle to take home and use.

“We are excited to offer these workshops to our guests and help advance their knowledge and skills in fishing,” said Patrick Endres, park interpreter at the Outdoor Adventure Center. “The staff working these workshops are committed to developing responsible and ethical anglers, and have a great time doing it!”

The Freshwater Fishing series includes the following workshops, for ages 8 and older, running from 1 to 3 p.m.:

• Saturday, Jan. 27 – Ice Fishing
  Fishing can be enjoyed year-round. Take the plunge into the fun and challenging world of ice fishing. Participants will make their own jigging rods.
• Sunday, March 10 – Walleye Fishing
  The walleye run in Lake Erie and the Detroit River is known worldwide. Participants will make their own walleye harnesses.
• Sunday, May 19 – White Bass Fishing
  One sure sign of summer is the white bass run in the Detroit River. Participants will make their own lures for white bass.
• Sunday, July 14 – Trout Fishing
  What better way to cool off during hot summer days than learning how to catch trout in southeast Michigan’s amazing coldwater trout rivers? Participants will make their own flies to use.

The cost for each session is $10 per person. Registration is required. Questions? Call the OAC at 844-622-6367.