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Just for Kids Fishing Derby

Blackwell Forest Preserve Warrenville, IL

Bring the family to this friendly fishing competition just for kids 15 and younger with raffles and prizes for the biggest catches. Ages 15 and under with an adult. Free. Register online, at the event, or at 630-933-7248.

Free
Event Series Boating in the Park

Boating in the Park

Lake Ellyn Boathouse 645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Rent a kayak, canoe, or a pedal boat. Boating in the Park is open to all ages, however, all boating participants required to properly wear and fit into the provided Glen Ellyn Park District life jacket before entering the lake. No registration required. Cash payment only.

$10
Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...

Included in general admission

Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

This ongoing program will run from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of the free fishing weekend sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Now’s your chance to fish without a license. Hidden Lakes...

Free

School of Fish

Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Stop by Whalon Lake during Fun & Food Trucks to learn more about our local fish! Test your identification knowledge and angler skills with fishing games. If you follow all the rules, regulations and ethics that go along with fishing, you can win a prize. Plus get information about Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, the Tackle...

Free

Fish-O-Rama

Northside Park (Wheaton) 1300 N West St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Bring your fishing poles to the annual Fish-O-Rama! Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this free event invites kids 15 and under, with an adult, to participate in our open fishing contest. Registration required.

Free

Jubilee Fishing Derby

Lake Harriet 7000 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge, IL, United States

Whether you’re a rookie with the rod and reel, or a life-long angler, put your skills to the test at the annual Woodridge Jubilee Fishing Derby. Members of our Senior Rods Fishing Club will be on hand to measure each catch and to make sure your experience is a positive one. The cost is $5...

$5

Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

This ongoing program will run from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of the free fishing weekend sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Now’s your chance to fish without a license. Hidden Lakes...

Free

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