MinnAqua - Fishing Education
What is MinnAqua?
MinnAqua is a statewide education program designed to teach angling recreation and stewardship as well as the ecology and conservation of aquatic habitats.
Why MinnAqua?
Here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesotans have a unique opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy aquatic habitats. There are over 5400 game fish lakes in Minnesota and 15,000 miles of fishable streams and rivers. Fishing is a life-long activity that connects participants with their local environment and encourages stewardship of natural resources.
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Photo by: Steve Kohls, Brainerd Dispatch |
MinnAqua Programs
MinnAqua Education Specialists and interns partner with schools, youth groups, and community organizations to hold fishing and aquatic education programs throughout the state. Contact MinnAqua for more information about programs.
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- May 2009
- February 2009
An error in the February 2009 newsletter's fish species profile incorrectly reported the time period in which largemouth bass mature. The correct time period is 3-5 years. Please downloaded the updated edition of the newsletter by using the link above. - April 2008
- August 2008
- November 2008
The MinnAqua Leader's Guide Fishing: Get in the Habitat! is here!
Introduce kids to fishing, address Minnesota Academic Standards, and engage kids with learning that is relevant, interdisciplinary and fun! The MinnAqua Leader's Guide Fishing: Get in the Habitat! has 39 detailed, beautifully illustrated fishing and aquatic education lessons and activities.
To receive your copy, attend a MinnAqua Fishing Get in the Habitat! workshop. Register for a workshop in the events calendar below.
MinnAqua Program Contacts:
Duluth
Nadine Meyer
218-740-2063
Nadine.Meyer@dnr.state.mn.us
Great Lakes Aquarium
Twin Cities Metro
Roland Sigurdson
612-625-1291
Roland.Sigurdson@dnr.state.mn.us
New Ulm
Scott Moeller
507-359-6049
Scott.Moeller@dnr.state.mn.us
Curriculum Specialist
Michelle Kelly
651-259-5751
Michelle.Kelly@dnr.state.mn.us
Past Events
About 250 children from Minneapolis and St. Paul park and recreation programs participated July 11 in MinnAqua's annual Festival of Fish.
Videos
- Kids, on fishing
- Minnesota Conservation Volunteer -
Learn how to make a pop can fishing pole
