Before the meeting:

1. Become familiar with local fishing opportunities that would be available for the den.
2. Review content at TakeMeFishing to help you plan.
3. Identify two or three optional dates and times to go fishing.
4. Print a Fishing Plan found in additional resources for each Cub Scout.
5. Set up the meeting space for Cub Scouts to fill out their plan.
6. Ensure internet access or use printed information to help complete the plan from your local fishing regulation website.

During the meeting:

1. Explain to Cub Scouts they will be planning a fishing trip.
2. Share with the Cub Scouts that when planning a fishing trip, we want things to go well and for everyone to have fun. To make this happen we want to plan ahead by writing things down. To start off the den needs to pick a location to go fishing. Share with the den the available fishing locations you have identified and have each buddy group of Cub Scouts pick a location and give them 10 minutes to do some research on it, they will then report back to the den with what they have found. When researching the location here are the things that they need to find out;
   • How far away is it from your current den meeting location?
   • Is there a fee to enter or to park?
   • What facilities are available? Bathroom, cleaning station, drinking water, shelter, picnic tables, grills, etc.
   • How much space is there to fish?
   • Are there other activities available at the location?
   • What type of fish are they likely to catch?
3. When each buddy group has done their research gather the Cub Scouts and have each buddy group share their answers to the above questions.
4. Lead the Cub Scouts in a discussion on which location they want to fish at.
5. Next share with the Cub Scouts the available dates and times and lead a discussion on which date and time works best for the majority of Cub Scouts.
6. Pass out the Fishing Plan and pencils. Help Cub Scouts fill out their fishing plan.