ANNOUNCEMENT– DR. BILL EARL YOUTH FISHING PROGRAM CANCELED, 2021: Because of continuing concerns and uncertainties associated with COVID-19, the Youth Fishing Program hosted annually by Fishin’ Michigan, in collaboration with multiple other local organizations in the Mid-Michigan area, is cancelled again this year. Fishin’ Michigan hopes to resume the program in 2022.
The scenic Burchfield Park and has a beautiful lake with safe fishing platforms and railings low enough for young children to easily reach over. Come check it out! 
Hawk Island offers good fishing and plenty of space for youth to spread out.