Event

Youth Ice Fishing

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Fee:

Free. Free with a valid park pass.

Location: LAT/LONG: 44.881647, -86.043131


6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 44.8817,-86.0429

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Saturday

Dates:

January 24, 2026 to February 28, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program

No preregistration, just drop in anytime between 11 am and 3 pm. Expect to spend at least an hour completing the activities.


Description

Youth Ice Fishing Saturdays
Dune Center at the Dune Climb
Every Saturday from Jan. 24 – Feb. 28, 2026
11 am - 3 pm, drop-in family program
Free with park pass
-Learn ice fishing basics like the proper gear and safety.
-Earn your Junior Ranger Angler certificate.
-Get some free fishing swag (Thanks to the National Park Foundation).
-Hit the ice and test your new skills—conditions permitting!*
-No preregistration, just drop in anytime between 11 am and 3 pm.
-Expect to spend at least an hour completing the activities.
-Children must be accompanied by an adult.
*If conditions are safe and favorable, ice fishing on an inland lake may be offered at a secondary location.

Reservation or Registration: No

Groups should contact slbe_programs@nps.gov