Canada Fishing Experience 2025

Departure: July 26

Return: July 30

What: 4-H youth will travel to Lake Pakashkan in Ontario. Participants stay in a cabin, fish for Walleye and Northern, take active roles in making meals and keeping camp, and socialize with other delegates. Don Drost and Don Peterson, experienced fishermen and co-owners of the property, will serve as chaperones and hosts of this trip. Trip dates are July 26-July 31

Requirements: be in grades 8-13, have or obtain a passport or passport card.  Cost: $200 or less (depends on numbers and cost of mileage/supplies)

Contact: Don Drost

Cost: Final costs estimated prior to departure, financial assistance is available

Expenses include:

  • Transportation/Fuel (vehicles and boats)
  • Lodging
  • Fishing License
  • Food/Supplies
  • Bait
  • T-Shirt
  • Other

Requirements to travel

  • Passport or Passport Card (the card is only for entering Canada/Mexico and is cheaper than a passport) https://www.dhs.gov/apply-for-a-us-passport 
  • International Travel Permission form (notarized)
  • Health Form (completed in 4-H Online)

Funding available from Leaders Association: up to $150

**We have room for 6-8 youth depending on chaperone availability and equipment, registration does not mean you will automatically get to go on this trip.  We are also accepting applications for chaperones

Application Opens: January 6 in wi.4honline.com (sign in and click events)

Application Deadline: February 1 wi.4honline.com

**Registration does NOT guarantee participation, register early.

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