Learn To Ice Fish For Free in NH

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Let's Go Fishing Program is offering free ice fishing classes this winter. They are free unless otherwise noted and are open to everyone.

Those 16 and under must be with an adult. Most courses are only one day. According to Newhampshire.com, all classes include a hands-on indoor session where you focus on equipment, safety and winter ecology of lakes and ponds. Then you head out to a local lake or pond and try out what you have learned.

Schedule

Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A one-day course is being held at the Laconia Recreation Department. To register,call 603-524-5046.

Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A one-day course is being held at the Rindge Recreation Department. To register, call 603-899-6847.

Thursday, February 12, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 15 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Claremont Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a two day class. To register, call 603-542-7019.

Friday, February 13, from 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 14. A two-part class is being held at the Amoskeag Fishways in Manchester. To register, call 603-634-3314.

Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A one-day course is being held at the Wolfeboro Recreation Department. To register, call 603-569-5639.

Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A one-day course is being held at UNH Cooperative Extension 4H in Lancaster. To register, call 603-788-4961.

Thursday, February 26, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Campton Recreation Department is hosting a one-day course. To register, call 603-254-7339.

Saturday, February 28, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A one-day course is being held by the Grantham Recreation Department. To register, call 603-443-2894.

Sunday, March 8, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A one-day course is being held at the Barrington Recreation Department. To register, call 603-664-5224.