Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend!
Saturday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
During Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend, Minnesotans can fish without a license if they take children 15 years old or younger fishing. This year is it Saturday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Minnesotans 15 and younger don’t need fishing licenses any time of the year. Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is a way for adults and kids to fish together without the step of buying a license.
Ice conditions vary widely across the state. Make sure the ice is thick enough. Review the DNR’s ice thickness guidelines.
Building Memories at the Lake
The Chain Link team needs you!
Our publication team wants to start a new feature for our annual magazine, The Chain Link, titled “Building Memories at the Lake”, and we’d love to hear from you! Here are the details:
Word count limit = 250 (to allow space for several winning entries)
Identify which lake you live on [and the lake(s) your photos are from, if different]
Please submit 3 – 5 photos (jpg or png) with captions that illustrate your story (the SRCLA reserves the right to crop photos if necessary)
Emphasize fun traditions with family and friends. Bonus points for including family pets!
Email your story and photos to rjgallea@gmail.com by Friday, February 20th.
The publication team will select up to four entries for inclusion in this year’s edition of The Chain Link, and the winners will have their choice of available SRCLA apparel or promotional items. Submissions may also be spotlighted on our website, srcl.org, Facebook and/or Instagram.
Keep it Clean!
Keep it Clean!
Minnesota has legislation that issues fines for leaving garbage or waste on the ice. Ice is no place for your garbage and waste. Legally contain and dispose of it. Thank you! ✨
To learn more head over to https://keepitcleanmn.org/
**The SRCLA has no affiliation with keepitcleanmn.org**
