General Information

The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is pleased to offer a series of programs focusing on the development of fishing skills and conservation knowledge for youth and adults.

Children, ages 8–15, and a supervising adult (18+) are invited to a weekend of learning about fishing through our Youth Fish and Learn education program. Classes will include equipment, casting techniques, regulations, fish biology and more. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of time set aside for fishing!

For each child attending, a parent/guardian must be registered and attend. Participants over the age of 16 must have a fishing license.

Our youth Fish and Learn Program has two levels:

• Fish and Learn 1: Beginner level focusing on the basics of fishing, equipment, knot-tying, casting and cleaning your catch.
• Fish and Learn 2: Intermediate level focusing on bass fishing and different lure types.

Our Adult Fish and Learn Program:

Adults 18+ are invited to a daylong Fish and Learn Education Program. The morning portion of the class encompasses the basics of fishing, while the afternoon covers more advanced tackle and homing in on your angling preference and style.

Cost & Registration

Youth Fish and Learn weekends include fishing on one of our ponds as well as education programs on equipment, regulations, and fish biology. Participants will stay on site and dine at the Charlie Elliott Conference Center.

• Cost: $130 per person, includes lodging, coaching, education and food
• Register: Online or call 770-784-3059
• Fishing License: Adults and children over 16 must possess current fishing licenses (purchase a license)

Adult Fish and Learn Day Education Programs includes fishing on one or more of our ponds as well as education programs on basic and advanced equipment, regulations, and fish biology. Participants will have lunch at the Charlie Elliott Conference Center.

• Cost: $30 per person
• Register: Online or call 770-784-3059
• Fishing License: Adults and children over 16 must possess current fishing licenses (purchase a license)

Upcoming Fish-n-Learn Programs

Fish and Learn Programs take place at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Registration is required and spaces are limited!

Youth Fish and Learn 1
Coming in Fall 2025

This program is for beginner anglers. It will focus on the basics of fishing, equipment, casting, and cleaning your catch.  For more information, read our Youth Fish and Learn 1 Course flier.

Youth Fish and Learn 2
April 25-27th, 2025

This program is for intermediate anglers. It will focus on the basics of bass fishing and different lure types used. For more information, read our Youth Fish and Learn 2 Course flier.

Adult Fish and Learn
April 5th, 2025

This program is for the beginner angler 18 years of age or older. Focus will be on the basics of fishing, equipment, casting and cleaning your catch.  For more information, read our Adult Fish and Learn Course flier.