LEARN TO FISH Program For Adults and Families!

The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries’ Go Fish, Alabama! Program provides adults and families with little-to-no fishing experience an opportunity to fish under the guidance and instruction of a skilled fishing mentor. The program is for adults and families interested in learning how to fish, socializing outdoors with friends and family, putting fish on the dinner table, or simply enjoying the thrill and challenge of the catch. Each event is conducted in a safe, welcoming, and constructive environment.

What will I learn?

Participants will learn the following:

Fishing safety
Equipment and tackle
Fishing regulations
Fishing ethics
Casting
Fishing
Cleaning fish

What do I need to attend?

Participants must register online at the link below. Preregistration is encouraged but not required.
For select events, a $10 registration fee may apply.
A freshwater fishing license is required for anglers 16-64 years old.
Children may not register without the accompanying registration of a supervising adult.

The Go Fish, Alabama! Program provides participants with all the necessary equipment and tackle needed for their learn to fish experience. You will need to bring a cooler to take home your catch!

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When and where are the Go Fish, Alabama! events?

The Go Fish, Alabama! The program operates statewide and focuses on providing fishing opportunities within a short driving distance to metropolitan areas. Events are held at State Public Fishing Lakes, city lakes, State Parks lakes, and other fishing destinations across Alabama. Each event typically lasts four hours and is offered in the morning or afternoon on weekends and weekdays.

Event Locations:

Currently, we have no event scheduled.

What does your hunting and fishing license fee fund?

100% of your hunting and fishing license fees go to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for on-the-ground conservation efforts that help make Alabama one of the best places in the country to hunt and fish. Fish stocking, wildlife management, habitat restoration, land conservation, and Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officers are just some of the initiatives funded in part by your license fees. Thank you for your support of outdoor recreation and conservation.

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Questions? Contact Us

For questions and inquiries contact:

Kasie McCee
Kasie.McCee@dcnr.alabama.gov

The Outdoor Alabama Academy

The Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources offers opportunities to learn outdoor skills for a lifetime, like hunting, fishing, trapping, and target shooting. Click the image below to learn more about the Outdoor Alabama Academy.

Note: Participants must be 16 years of age or older. ADCNR is committed to increasing opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation for individuals of all physical abilities, including those with mobility and other physical disabilities. For special assistance and information regarding wheelchair-accessible, or otherwise accessible, sites and programs, please contact us in advance at 334-242-3881.