Fishing Derby

Date: 8.01.26

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Barth Pond

Reel in three hours of family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby! This is a free event but registration is required at dgparks.org. Longest and shortest fish in each age group will have a winner! All ties will be determined by a random drawing. Each participant must be registered to be eligible for prizes. Participants may only win one prize. Children younger than 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Fish caught during the derby must be brought to one of the measuring tents before 11am in order to qualify.

All participants 16 years of age or older are required to have a valid fishing license in order to participate. https://dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/fishinglicensesfees.html

Ages: All ages
Location: Patriots Park/Barth Pond
Free!

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