This multi-phase program is designed to reduce the likelihood of at-risk youth becoming involved in crime by fostering positive relationships and connections with the great outdoors through fishing. The program is divided into three one-day events, each corresponding to the Build, Explore, and Transform phases, which build upon one another and introduce new skills for handling everyday stressors and techniques for outdoor activities.

WHO:
Youth Ages 11-17
Male and Female

WHAT:
One-day youth events with community engagement and adult mentorship.

Build Phase: 
Participants learn how to restore rods, reels, and tackle boxes. All participants keep the equipment they restore. The rod, reel, and tacklebox restoration event can be done
indoors or outdoors.

EXPLORE Phase:
A guided fishing event on a nearby lake with fishing instruction for the youth.* 

TRANSFORM PHASE:
All-expenses-paid fishing trip on a chartered boat on one of Minnesota’s large fishing lakes.*

*Participants MUST complete the Build and Explore phases to be eligible for the Transform phase. Fishing Licenses for those 16 and older
will be paid for by Fishing For Life.

WHEN:
Summer/Fall 2024*
Spring/Summer/Fall 2025*

*Some parts of the program may be done year-round. The fishing components will be during the Minnesota fishing seasons.

WHERE:
A location near you! Event locations are mobile and created with group leaders to introduce your youth programs to outdoor activities.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Contact:
Phil Lambert,
Program Coordinator
phil@fishingforlife.org
Phone: 763-203-8009

All equipment and tackle is provided by Fishing For Life.

Reel Hope Youth Fishing Program cultivates relationships, explores new skills and transforms lives.