Warning! If you have never gone fly fishing before, you may find these workshops to be life-changing! Retired Wisconsin State Park Naturalist John Carrier first picked up a fly rod in 1978 and has been hooked ever since. John builds and repairs rods, ties his own flies, and fishes every chance he gets. A few years ago, he fished 300 days out of the year!

1. This program is rain or shine. We begin with a one-hour intro to equipment, followed by “ground school,” where you’ll learn the art of casting.

In the event of rain, we’ll substitute ground school with a hands-on workshop in tying flies.

2. The final segment will be a demonstration of fishing in Billings Creek and your opportunity to borrow a rod and give it a try. If you have your own waders, bring ‘em. If not, be prepared to get wet and cold! Wear a hat and polarized sunglasses if you have them.

Segment 1:

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the lower picnic shelter

Segment 2:

2 hours, late afternoon, the presenter will announce the start time of segment 2. Location for segment 2 will be CTY HWY f Old Billings Creek Bridge on Blue Horse Trail (turn Norh/left on CTY HWY F from ST HWY 33)

A park admission sticker is required for vehicles entering the park.

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