Grab your fishing rod because it is time for the 6th Annual Kids Ice Fishing Expo at Chester Woods!

I've got three kids, two that are boys, and when I saw that there was a fishing event coming up that had the word "free" on it, I had to pay attention. My boys would love this and I gotta be honest...I am not the one to take them fishing or show them how it is done.  I mean, I can't even touch the bait.  :)

Hooks & Spurs, an organization that works to help get kids in the outdoors, shared a post the other day on their Facebook page: 
Go check out the event page and add these bits of info to your calendar.

  • Kids Ice Fishing Expo
  • Chester Woods Lake, 8378 Hwy 14 SE
  • February 17th, 2018
  • 10am - 3pm
  • Prizes for Kids & Adults
  • Bait provided - looks like it is free!
  • Hot Chocolate, hot dogs, chips, water
  • Parking Fee and Fishing License are required, so please purchase the fishing license ahead of time.

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