Fishing
Events
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Party for the Preserves
FeaturedCamp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a variety of activities designed for all ages. Enjoy paddling adventures, games, fishing, stargazing and night hikes. Wilderness Inquiry […]
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Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409Learn to fish. Equipment provided. A fishing license is required for ages 16 & up. Registration is for 30-minute slots.
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Fishing Derby
Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
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Fishing Derby
Papoose Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
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Community Fishing Clinic
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will […]
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Fishing Bass-ics
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Get hooked on the basics of fishing as we tackle new topics and activities each class. Today we’ll learn what a fish actually is, go […]
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Family Fishing Exploration Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Discover the wonders beneath the waters of the preserves. Learn to fish, examine specimens and create art with your family.
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Busse Lake Outdoors Day & Fishing Derby
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Free fishing derby, nature play, animal encounters and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes. Join Commissioner Kevin Morrison for Outdoors Day and the annual […]
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Fishing Bass-ics
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Get hooked on the basics of fishing as we tackle new topics and activities each class. Today we’ll review June’s lesson, dive deeper into fish […]
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Nature Discovery Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us from 9 am to noon each day for an adventure-packed day camp where kids explore the outdoors through hiking, fishing, field experiments and […]
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Fishing for Community / Pescando Conexiones (Drop-In)
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a morning of fishing on Trailside’s pond. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn fishing basics from our experts, build connections with others and enjoy […]
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Community Fishing Clinic
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will […]
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Fishing Bass-ics
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Please note: This event has transitioned to a self-led fishing experience. Trailside Museum will provide poles and bait for participants 15 and under. All youth […]
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