Kids of all ages welcome for 'Fishing with Dad' - whole family welcome! - on free fishing weekend here at Spirit of the Woods in partnership with Great Start of Manistee and many others. 

Even if not every member of your family loves to fish, come spend the day with us at Spirit of the Woods. There will be plenty to do, crafts available, trails to explore, and much to do for a family friendly experience!

10am Events will kick off!

10:15 Raffle winners will be announced and the fishing begins! 

Kids crafts and snacks available for your enjoyment!

Or explore our 43 acres of trails, river, and forest including our handicape accesible trail. 

Some fishing poles available. Please send us a message or email if you'd like to register to use one of our fishing pole! Little River Band of Ottawa Indians has kindly loaned fishing poles for families to use as needed. 

Register for the event with your name and email to be entered to win fishing gear prizes! Must be precent to win and winners names will be announced at start of event.

Prizes include:

Kids Fishing Pole - Provided by Great Start of Manistee

Item unannounced - Andy's Tackle Box 

Item unannounced - Tangled Tackle Co.

Item unannounced - Pappy's Bait and Tackle

For more information on Michigan's free fishing weekend:

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing/free-fishing

Andy's Tackle Box:

14573 Coates Hwy, Brethren

231-477-5737

Hank & Son's Tackle:

16441 Coates Hwy, Brethren

231-477-5450

Tangled Tackle Co.:

226 W Parkdale Ave, Manistee

231-887-4242

Pappy's Bait and Tackle:

17092 Caberfae Hwy, Wellston

213-848-4142