From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - January 15, 2019

Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is this Saturday, Jan. 19, through Monday, Jan. 21.
During the weekend, Minnesota residents age 16 or older can fish or dark-house spear without an angling or spearing license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing or spearing. 

“This weekend is a way to encourage anglers to take a kid fishing,” said Jeff Ledermann, education and skills team supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Ice fishing is a great way to get outdoors in winter.”

Before heading out, anglers or spearers should check ice conditions locally. Visit mndnr.gov/icesafety for ice safety guidelines and http://bit.ly/TakeaKidIceFishingWeekend for more information about taking kids fishing.