Do your kids want to try fishing but you don't know where to start? Lucky for you, there are tons of community events that provide a safe and welcoming space for your family to come try fishing together near Wheaton, IL and DuPage County. Make sure to check the details for each one, some provide guidance, fishing rods, bait so all you have to do is show up!
Here's what's coming up:
Summer Children's Fishing Derby - June 7, 2025
North Terrace Park 300 N Westmore Ave Villa Park, IL 60181
Lombard Fishing Derby - June 7, 2025
Four Seasons Park Finley Rd & 16th St Lombard, IL 60148
Fishing: Just for Kids Fishing Derby - June 8, 2025
Blackwell Forest Preserve Butterfield Rd Warrenville IL 60555
Fish-O-Rama - June 14, 2025
Northside Park 1300 N West St Wheaton IL 60187
Family Fishing Derby -June 14, 2025
Cornerstone Lakes Park 2199 Smith Rd West Chicago IL 60185
Gone Fishin’ Derby - June 14, 2025
Lake Ellyn Boathouse 645 Lenox Road Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Father's Day Fishing Derby - June 15, 2025
Bierman Park 1253 Woodlake Dr Carol Stream IL 60188
Fishing: With Dad - June 15, 2025
Pratt's Wayne Woods 6N179 Powis Rd West Chicago IL 60185
Wild Father's Day Celebration - June 15, 2025
Patriots Park-Barth Pond 55th St and Grand Ave Downers Grove IL 60516
Cops & Bobbers - June 19, 2025
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve Butterfield Rd Wheaton IL 60189
Go Fish - July 12, 2025
Northside Park Boy Scout Cabin 1600 N. West St. Wheaton IL 60187
Click on the above links to go to find out more about each event.
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Don't forget the 2025 Free Fishing Day for Illinois is June 13-15!
Headed out of town for a camping or fishing trip? Here are all the Free Fishing Days in all 50 States:
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