{"title":"Fishing Courses | New England Dive","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"884\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newenglanddive.com\/collections\/fishing-courses\" title=\"Sign up for fishing courses at New England Dive\"\u003eFishing Courses \u0026amp; Hands-On Training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1212\" data-start=\"925\"\u003eOur Fishing Courses collection features hands-on classes and skill-building experiences designed for anglers of all experience levels. Whether you're new to fishing or looking to refine advanced techniques, our courses focus on practical knowledge you can apply immediately on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003eOur fishing courses may include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003eBeginner freshwater fishing classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1345\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eSaltwater fishing techniques and rigging workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eKayak fishing fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eSeasonal and species-focused training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eYouth and family-friendly fishing instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003eAt New England Dive, we believe education builds confidence and success on the water. Our experienced instructors provide real-world guidance covering gear selection, rigging techniques, casting skills, species behavior, and safety best practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003ePrepare for your next class by browsing our \u003ca title=\"Shop all freshwater fishing gear available at New England Dive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newenglanddive.com\/collections\/freshwater-fishing\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003eFreshwater Fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Shop saltwater fishing gear and tackle at New England Dive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newenglanddive.com\/collections\/saltwater-fishing\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003eSaltwater Fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Browse the fishing accessories collection at New England Dive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newenglanddive.com\/collections\/fishing-accessories\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003eFishing Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collections for recommended gear and tackle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003eStay tuned for upcoming course schedules, registration details, and seasonal training opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beginners-trout-fishing-course","title":"Beginners Trout Fishing Course | Free Event","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Trout Fishing Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 1- History, Species, and Strategy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor: Gianni Higham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew England Dive staff member\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound School of New Haven Graduate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing pro with 15 years of experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCT Trophy Angler 12 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing, waterways, and wildlife advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrief history of Trout \u0026amp; Salmon in CT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies Identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTMA, TP \u0026amp; TTA definition explanation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Presentation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Gianni in the Deco Lounge for this FREE event. This course will educate local anglers about freshwater trout, local laws pertaining to trout fishing, trout handling, and safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will gain knowledge about trout that will contribute to improving their angler skills for years to come.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 4th, 2026 | 4:30pm-6:00pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DECO LOUNGE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOST EVENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gear Specials \u0026amp; Discounts Offered to Attendees\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New England Dive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47917524615306,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/1477\/files\/beginners-trout-fishing-course-free-event-9907046.png?v=1773942314"},{"product_id":"beginners-carp-fishing-course","title":"Beginners Carp Fishing Course | Free Event","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Carp Fishing Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 1- History, Species, and Strategy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor: Gianni Higham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew England Dive staff member\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound School of New Haven Graduate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing pro with 15 years of experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCT Trophy Angler 12 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing, waterways, and wildlife advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrief history of Common, Grass and Mirror Carp in CT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies Identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Presentation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Gianni in the Deco Lounge for this FREE event. This course will educate local anglers about Carp Angling, local laws pertaining to carp fishing, handling, and safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will gain knowledge about carp \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ethat will contribute to improving their angler skills for years to come.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18th, 2026 | 4:30pm-6:00pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DECO LOUNGE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOST EVENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gear Specials \u0026amp; Discounts Offered to Attendees\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New England Dive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165409423498,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/1477\/files\/beginners-carp-fishing-course-free-event-7995196.png?v=1773942313"},{"product_id":"beginners-bass-fishing-course","title":"Beginners Bass Fishing Course | Free Event","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Bass Fishing Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-Day Class | Conservation, Species, and Strategy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor: Gianni Higham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew England Dive staff member\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound School of New Haven Graduate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing pro with 15 years of experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCT Trophy Angler 12 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing, waterways, and wildlife advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 1- April 25th, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere are the Bass?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow seasons effect fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's talk tackle!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools of the trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 2- May 2nd, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling a bass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPR - Catch Picture Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut Hook Removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Anatomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 3- May 10th, 2026 (weather depending)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTrip to Wharton Brook to put all of the lessons together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Presentation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Gianni in the Deco Lounge for this FREE event. This course will educate local anglers about Bass Angling, local laws pertaining to bass fishing, handling, and safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will gain knowledge about bass \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ethat will contribute to improving their angler skills for years to come.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass 1- April 25th, 2026 | 3:30pm-5:00pm (Deco Lounge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass 2- May 2nd, 2026 | 3:30pm-5:00pm (Deco Lounge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass 3- May 10th, 2026 | 3:30pm-5:00pm (Meet at the Deco Lounge, then Wharton Brook State Park to fish with new skills!) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe DECO LOUNGE at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newenglanddive.com\/\" title=\"Visit the New England Dive Home Page\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew England Dive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newenglanddive.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact information and directions to the Deco Lounge at New England Dive\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(Directions)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ctparks.com\/parks\/wharton-brook-state-park\" title=\"About Wharton Brook State Park\"\u003eWHARTON BROOK STATE PARK\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/Wharton+Brook+State+Park,+675+US-5,+North+Haven,+CT+06473\/@41.4250987,-72.8425098,708m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m17!1m7!3m6!1s0x89e7ce3edbdf935d:0x7191a223673988d8!2sWharton+Brook+State+Park!8m2!3d41.4250948!4d-72.8376389!16s%2Fm%2F03wfj5x!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e7ce3edbdf935d:0x7191a223673988d8!2m2!1d-72.8376389!2d41.4250948!3e0?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" title=\"Directions to Wharton Brook State Park using google maps\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(Directions)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOST EVENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gear Specials \u0026amp; Discounts Offered to Attendees\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New England Dive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48539353579658,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/1477\/files\/beginners-bass-fishing-course-free-event-6723024.png?v=1774029253"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/1477\/collections\/local-fishing-events-new-england-dive-1347518.png?v=1773942070","url":"https:\/\/www.newenglanddive.com\/collections\/fishing-courses.oembed","provider":"New England Dive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}