Dive into the basics of flat-water fishing! Learn different kinds of rods and practice on our lagoon pond. Topics include different bait types like frogs, poppers, Texas rigs and more. Students will practice casts on equipment around the center and on the waters of Tobico Lagoon. Class is designed for first-time anglers, and no equipment is required.

The class will start at the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center at 1 p.m. with an introduction to equipment, casting challenges and more. Later in the day, we will move to the water, when the day cools, and try our luck. Class will conclude with a fishing competition with prizes!

Cost is $45, which includes dinner and some starter lures. 

To register for this class, go to Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Outdoor Skills Academy tab. If you should need to request a refund after registering, please contact our License Sales and Customer Service help desk line at 800-737-6367.

Please note: Cancellations must be made by May 21 in order to guarantee a full refund. To cancel your registration, please contact our Customer Service help desk line at 800-737-6367.

For more information, contact Jonathan Massung, park interpreter, at 989-667-0717.

A Recreation Passport is required for entry into Saginaw Bay Visitor Center and Bay City State Park.

This class is part of the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy, which offers in-depth, expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities at locations around the state. Learn more at Michigan.gov/OutdoorSkills.